Instructor - Special Education jobs in Aberdeen, SD

Description

Alpine Academy is a special populations school for children with autism located in Aberdeen, South Dakota.  We are looking for a passionate special educator who wants to make a difference in the lives of students.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the School Director and in collaboration with the Clinical Supervisor, the SPED Supervisor ensures quality academic instruction for students by researching appropriate curricula, training classroom teachers and instructors on the curricula, assisting teachers in lesson planning, and co-teaching as necessary. In addition, the SPED Supervisor is responsible for collaborating with both school and district staff to ensure compliance with all SD DOE rules and regulations regarding students IEPs.  The SPED Supervisor is responsible for writing the present levels of performance and draft goals and objectives and will assist the Clinical Supervisor with skills-based assessments required for triennial reviews. When appropriate, the SPED Supervisor will conduct academic testing for triennial reviews as well as the SD DOE yearly state testing. This position may also require the implementation of crisis intervention techniques. 

Position Type: Negotiable (Can be full or part time depending on candidate's preferences)

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)

Collaborates with school and district staff to develop IEP for each student – writes the Present Levels of Performance and Drafts Goals and Objectives.

Conduct skills-based and academic assessments as required by triennial evaluations.

In collaboration with the Clinical Supervisor, oversees the collection of data for IEP goals and objectives and writes quarterly progress reports. 

Research and provide curricula and training for the classroom teachers and instructors.

Ensures implementation of high-quality academic instruction at each student’s developmental, instructional level of each student.

Co-teach in classrooms as necessary.. 

Assists Teachers in maintaining a positive learning environment and responding to the individual needs of students.

Completes additional duties as assigned 

Requirements

Qualifications, Experience, Skills, and Abilities Required

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Special Education

Holds or is eligible for Special Education Certification from the South Dakota DOE

Experience with children with autism required

Two years of special education teaching experience preferred

Valid Driver’s License 

Ability to pass a criminal background check according to standard policy 

Proficiency with technology 

Authorized to work in the United States of America