Special Education Teacher (Classroom)

Milbank School District 25-4

Milbank School District - Milbank, South Dakota This job is also posted in Milbank School District 25-4

Job Details

Job ID:

5918378

Application Deadline:

Sep 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Sep 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in and endorsements in the area(s) of teaching assignment. Current/valid South Dakota Teaching Certificate.

Experience:

Successful student teaching.

Physical Requirements:

Constant hand-eye/mind-eye coordination. Frequent walking, keyboarding, speaking, writing, bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, sitting, and turning. Some lifting up to 30 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position..

Other Requirements:

Excellent written and verbal communication, strategic planning, problem solving, organizational, time management, and conflict resolution skills. Computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, email, and internet. Ability to keep information confidential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of each of the students.

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.

Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and—in harmony with the goals—establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

Assesses the accomplishment of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.

Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom in a fair and just manner.

Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.

Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

Supervises extracurricular activities as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

TERM:

School Term

REPORTS TO

Principal, Special Education or Special Services Director, or Dean of Students- based on

Assignment Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$51,800 Per Year