Special Education Instructor

Join Black Hills Special Services Cooperative's dynamic Project SEARCH team and make a meaningful impact by helping young adults with disabilities (ages 18–24) gain the skills they need for employment and independence. As a Special Education Instructor, you'll deliver engaging lessons focused on job readiness, self-advocacy, and life skills, while developing individualized education plans (IEPs) and coordinating with families, vocational rehabilitation, and community partners. This role combines classroom instruction with real-world experiences, requiring creativity, strong communication, and a passion for empowering students to succeed.

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) is a public entity that is an educational cooperative under the State of South Dakota. BHSSC is comprised of five divisions dedicated to aiding school districts, individuals, and the communities.

Wage-
$32.74 per hour

Job Type-
Full-time, non-exempt

Work Location-
Rapid City, SD

Job Description-

• Provide instruction to disabled interns ages 18-24 using many different methods to supplement instruction and geared towards employment, self-advocacy, and life skills.
• Write IEPs, and set up and facilitate parent meetings, internship meetings, and Project SEARCH steering committee meetings.
• Prepare and lead student interviews for upcoming potential candidates for the program.
• Prepare lesson plans and the course of study following the curriculum guidelines for Project SEARCH.
• Plan individual and group activities to stimulate learning, such as attending to tasks, developing social relationships, and utilizing educational materials.
• Assign lessons and correct homework, providing positive feedback.
• Administer tests to evaluate student progress, record results, and issue reports to inform students of progress. Maintain accurate assessment records, goals, and progress reports on each student.
• Keep attendance records and report to Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) so intern stipend checks can be issued.
• Ensure a safe environment for interns and staff.
• Meet with students to discuss their progress and help them solve problems.
• Participate in daily and weekly team meetings, professional meetings, school district meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Compose, type, and maintain routine correspondence, reports, and various other materials and projects. Submit reports and documents as deemed necessary.
• Operate office equipment, including computers and educational equipment.
• Communicate with parents, VR case managers, school district staff, Project SEARCH team members, hospital personnel, and division director.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications-

• SD teacher certification for K-12 special education required.
• Experience with writing IEPs, re-evaluation process, and other special education tasks preferred.
• Experience with youth and young adults preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Valid SD Driver's License and vehicle insurance.

Benefits-

• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account Options
• South Dakota Retirement
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave

Company Website-
Bhssc.org

For additional questions regarding this position, please contact Jeanne McKenna at [email protected].