Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (2026-2027)

Overview Northeast Educational Services Cooperative is seeking an early childhood special education teacher to serve school districts in northeastern South Dakota. School assignments would vary depending on the candidate's residence, but the ideal candidate would reside in or around Huron, Brookings, Watertown, Milbank, or Sisseton. NESC is a cooperative providing special education services to 24 member districts in Northeastern South Dakota. Benefits include a school vehicle, fully paid health insurance, and participation in South Dakota's defined benefit pension system (SDRS). This position requires a valid teaching license, but we would consider and support any individual who is toward correct certification. NESC could help with the costs. If interested in this position, please reach out to us right away. We are inclined to move quickly once we find the right candidate. Duties Conduct developmental screenings. Serve as a Child Find contact on behalf of member school districts, documenting new referrals, communicating with the LEA, and responding on the LEA's behalf appropriately. Coordinate evaluations with other professionals (including outside agencies if applicable). Administer developmental, achievement, and skill-based evaluations and generate the related reports. Guide eligibility decisions and prepare the eligibility determination documents for the children served. Write Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and the associated paperwork for children eligible for special education, based on individual needs. Contribute to the development of Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs). Provide therapy to stimulate growth in developmental areas (cognitive, physical, communication, social or emotional, and adaptive behavior), linking instructional activities to program goals. Deliver special education services in the least restrictive environment to the maximum extent appropriate. Model, teach, and counsel parents regarding how to increase the child's independence and developmental wellness. Maintain special education records in accordance with State requirements and the practices of member school districts. Create and update a schedule of services, keeping the stakeholders notified. Prepare information for Indicators 11 and 12 for one's own caseload. Submit information for Indicator 7 on behalf of member school districts. Transmit calendars, schedules, caseloads, ESY data, Medicaid logs, vehicle mileage logs, evaluation data, indicators, and inventory reports when requested. Perform other, reasonably-related duties as assigned.

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$47,500.00 - $72,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person