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 starting August 3rd
Work Location-
Rapid City, SD
Job Description-
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Provide instruction to disabled interns ages 18-24 using many different methods to supplement instruction and geared towards employment, self-advocacy, and life skills.
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Write IEPs, and set up and facilitate parent meetings, internship meetings, and Project SEARCH steering committee meetings.
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Prepare and lead student interviews for upcoming potential candidates for the program.
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Prepare lesson plans and the course of study following the curriculum guidelines for Project SEARCH.
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Plan individual and group activities to stimulate learning, such as attending to tasks, developing social relationships, and utilizing educational materials.
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Assign lessons and correct homework, providing positive feedback.
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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.
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Keep attendance records and report to Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) so intern stipend checks can be issued.
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Ensure a safe environment for interns and staff.
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Meet with students to discuss their progress and help them solve problems.
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Participate in daily and weekly team meetings, professional meetings, school district meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
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Compose, type, and maintain routine correspondence, reports, and various other materials and projects. Submit reports and documents as deemed necessary.
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Operate office equipment, including computers and educational equipment.
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Communicate with parents, VR case managers, school district staff, Project SEARCH team members, hospital personnel, and division director.
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Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications-
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SD teacher certification for K-12 special education required.
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Experience with writing IEPs, re-evaluation process, and other special education tasks preferred.
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Experience with youth and young adults preferred.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality.
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Valid SD Driver's License and vehicle insurance.
Benefits-
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Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
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Health Savings Account Options
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South Dakota Retirement
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Annual Leave
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Sick Leave
Company Website-
Bhssc.org
For additional questions regarding this position, please contact Jeanne McKenna at [email protected].
