Minnesota Association of School Administrators
Special Education Teacher – Early Childhood
· Full-time with benefits
o 75% of health & dental insurance premiums paid
o Vision & Symetra coverage available
o South Dakota Retirement benefits
o $25,000 life insurance policy
o Personal & sick leave package
· Dakota Prairie Elementary School
· Salary base is $51,992 plus education & experience
· Position open until filled (earliest closing date 5/20/25)
Brookings Transition to Employment Program Coordinator (Project SEARCH)
· Full-time with benefits
o 75% of health & dental insurance premiums paid
o Vision & Symetra coverage available
o South Dakota Retirement benefits
o $25,000 life insurance policy
o Personal & sick leave package
· Salary base is $51,992 plus education & experience
· Position open until filled (earliest closing date 5/20/25)
TITLE: BROOKINGS TRANSITION TO EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree required, holding current South Dakota certification in education and endorsement in special education, or possess the ability to become properly certified and endorsed by the start of assignment.
Pass all required employment screenings.
Possess the ability and desire to work with young adults with special education needs.
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Plan and direct the instructional program for the Brookings Transition to Employment Program.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Up and down motion in the office; bending stretching; and lifting up to 40 pounds. Mobility in and around office/school area.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop, implement and oversee a comprehensive education/work training program for post-secondary level student s in need of special education, following the defined scope of sequence required as a licensed Project SEARCH site or other such program
Collaborate and coordinate with work-based partners.
Lead a steering committee for the program.
Maintain all appropriate records for the program, including student progress monitoring, attendance, incident reports, assessments and any other pertinent educational records deemed necessary.
Establish and maintain effective communication with parents, district and university staff as well as steering committee members on program needs, student progress, and other pertinent matters.
Conduct student progress meetings, conduct IEP meetings for students in the program, attend steering committee meetings and other regional/state meetings with regards to Project SEARCH.
Adhere to profession guidelines for confidentiality, procedural requirements and conduct.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Length of contract: 193 days
EVALUATION PROCEDURE:
This position will be evaluated annually by the Director of Special Services.
Special Education Teacher – Day Program
· Full-time with benefits
o 75% of health & dental insurance premiums paid
o Vision & Symetra coverage available
o South Dakota Retirement benefits
o $25,000 life insurance policy
o Personal & sick leave package
· Salary base is $51,992 plus education & experience
· Position open until filled (earliest closing date 5/20/25)
Special Education Teacher
· Full-time with benefits
o 75% of health & dental insurance premiums paid
o Vision & Symetra coverage available
o South Dakota Retirement benefits
o $25,000 life insurance policy
o Personal & sick leave package
· Brookings High School
· Salary base is $51,992 plus education & experience
· Position open until filled (earliest closing date 5/18/25)
Special Education Behavior Analyst
Full-time with benefits75% of health & dental insurance premiums paid
Vision & Symetra coverage available
South Dakota Retirement benefits
$25,000 life insurance policy
Personal & sick leave package
Salary depends on experience
Position open until filled
TITLE: Behavior Analyst
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree preferred in the field of education, counseling, mental health or other related areas. Special Education endorsement or knowledge of special education processes beneficial.
Certified or possess the ability to obtain certification in the state of South Dakota prior to commencing work and/or hold/obtain appropriate licensure.
Ideally has a minimum of 3 years experience working with students with behavioral needs and /or social skills deficit preferred, with knowledge of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
Possess the ability to desire to work with children in need of special education who are challenged with social and emotional disabilities.
Pass all employment screenings.
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
To provide supports and provide direct services to special education case managers and designated students in need of special education as well as provide coaching, direct instruction and supports to behavior technicians, teaching assistants and other personnel working with students in need of special education.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Move from building to building, ability to carry 30-40 pounds, frequent lifting, sitting, stooping, standing, and bending. Frequent keyboarding and repetitive motion with wrists, hands and fingers. Must be able to assist students using approved methods for holds and physically manage the de-escalation of behaviors. This work may involve sitting and standing for longer periods of time and,or being physically active throughout the day.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide technical assistance to district special education staff to support students with behavioral and social skills deficits in the least restrictive environment (LRE).
Serve as a resource for pre-referral processes and evaluations conducted in district.
Attend and assist in the development of student IEPs for students with behavioral and social skills needs.
Provide specific consultation to teaching staff.
Perform Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and create Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) for specific students.
Provide direct services to students, addressing behavioral and social skills needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salaried position, hours are full time, benefits provided. Position is a 9 month contract.
EVALUATION PROCEDURE:
The performance of this position will be evaluated by the Director of Special Services.
Elementary Principal
• Hillcrest Elementary School
• FT w/benefits
75% of health & dental insurance premiums paid
Vision & Symetra coverage available
South Dakota Retirement benefits
$25,000 life insurance policy
Personal Leave, Sick Leave, & Vacation package
208 day contract
• Via online application, applicants need to submit:
District application
Letter of application/Cover letter
Resume
Minimum of 3 letters of reference
Transcripts
Salary based on experience
• Position closes 5/16/25
TITLE: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in supervision, educational administration and elementary school curriculum.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years teaching experience. At least 3 years teaching in an elementary or early childhood classroom preferred, but not required. Experience as a school administrator preferred. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
Ability to understand instructional problems and to assist teachers in their solution;
Knowledge of trends in elementary school education and ability to effectively communicate, convey, and interpret them to staff;
Ability to conceptualize the total elementary school program;
Ability to supervise clerical personnel;
Ability to work with supplementary service personnel;
Knowledge of school accounting and budgeting;
Ability to organize administrative services;
Thorough knowledge of curriculum, instruction, organizational patterns, school operations, and pupil services;
Demonstrated competence in staff selection, training, supervision and evaluation;
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to act effectively under stress;
Ability to motivate, encourage, and work with staff to ensure outstanding performance and building culture;
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
Demonstrate successful experience in shared decision making, program development, staff supervision and evaluation;
Knowledge of and experience in implementation of innovations in education; alternative instructional strategies, alternative assessment methods; blended instructional support; in-class support for special needs students, instruction based on student performance and decision making, peer tutoring, cooperative learning, and job-embedded staff development;
Knowledge of continuous quality improvement practices preferred;
Experience with data-driven leadership preferred;
Familiarity with the Charlotte Danielson Framework suggested.
REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Plan and direct the instructional program and building management requirements of the elementary school to which assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Up and down motion in the office; bending stretching; and lifting up to 40 pounds. Mobility in and around office/school area.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Improve instructional outcomes through systemic and systematic continuous improvement efforts.
Responsible for administering and supervising the total school program and providing educational leadership for the students and staff members consistent with the educational goals of the community and the district strategic plan.
Establish a climate and culture conducive to learning, defining roles, planning and coordinating programs, effecting change, and decision-making.
Direct involvement with district wide curriculum review.
Coordinate instructional activities; allocate staff, time, and space.
Participate in development and management of the school budget.
Approve all requisitions for supplies and materials and verify to the business office that budgeted funds are available.
Interview all prospective teachers and recommend selection thereof.
Implement program evaluation plans.
Prepare all required reports.
Supervise and evaluate teachers on a systematic basis and discuss results with each.
Provide direct supervision to all classified personnel.
Utilize data to inform building practices and improvements.
Perform such other duties as assigned by superintendent.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Analyze, share, and utilize school and student achievement data and satisfaction data to develop and implement a school improvement management plan.
Implement systematic procedures to assess program effectiveness.
Monitor curriculum implementation to ensure that the appropriate content and sequence are followed.
Develop a master schedule and related duty assignments.
Coordinate the development and implementation of a school discipline policy that is consistent with the BSD policies and state law.
Identify staff training needs; develop and implement school improvement training plan to meet those needs.
Establish and maintain relationships with the PTA and other community organizations to ensure ongoing, two-way communication and initiate activities which foster productive parent and community involvement.
Serve on necessary task forces and committees.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Length of contract: 208 days
EVALUATION PROCEDURE:
This position will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent