Department: Theodore Jamerson Elementary School

Reports Directly to: TJES Principal

Status: Exempt; Full-time

Salary: $51,569.00

Summary of Duties:

• Responsible for instruction of excep­tional education students.
• Maintain open lines of commu­nication with parents and classroom instructors as to the instructional methods that meets the students’ needs.
• Follow up on referrals from parents, classroom instructors, and other persons’ making referral.
• Will observe student(s) in classroom, write student report(s) on progress and behavior.
• Review all pertinent information that is student related.
• Responsible for the academic and diagnostic assessment of all students that are referred, also write up the assessment that will be presented to other evaluating consultants.
• In preparation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP), the teacher will work with parents, classroom instructor, principal, and other instructional support staff for the appropriate placement of the student(s).
• Maintains a close working relationship with the classroom instructor(s) and principal.
• Follows the established records filing system.
• Maintain report(s) all findings of student evaluation.
• Monitor all student placement and annual review timelines.
• Set up schedule(s) for instructional time.
• Frequently makes decisions of average difficulty regarding classroom procedures, discipline, promotion or retention of students, field trips and school policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attending training/professional development sessions relevant to the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Working Conditions:

• Normal working hours are from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• General classroom conditions. May work additional hours for various activities for children

Physical Demands: 

• Requires walking, running, lifting, stooping, pushing, and jumping in the performance of duties

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Elementary Education
• Special Education Certification and/or proof of successful completion of one or more special education Praxis tests
• Must meet state certification qualifications.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Must be punctual and dependable, must be motivated and energetic.
• The ability to always make good rational decisions regarding the safety of children.
• The ability to work collaboratively with TJES staff.
• The ability to develop a trusting relationship with the families of the children.

Required Documents:

• UTTC Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Copies of College Transcripts
• Valid Driver’s License (must submit a copy)

Opening Date: March 6, 2025

Closing Date: March 20, 2025 10:00 pm

Additional Information: 

United Tribes Technical College (UTTC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, handicap, marital status, political preference, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization, except as allowed by the Indian preference provision of the civil rights act of 1964, as amended.

A conviction record will not necessarily be a bar from employment. This information will only be used for job-related purposes and only to the extent permitted by applicable law. Federal laws require that employers hire only individuals who are authorized to be lawfully employed in the United States. In compliance with such laws, UTTC will verify the status of every individual offered employment with UTTC. UTTC will not sponsor work-related visas.

Applicants are responsible for providing proof of enrollment in a federally recognized tribe if Indian preference is claimed. Applicants are responsible for providing a copy of his/her United States Government Form DD214 or his/her honorable discharge certificate from any branch of the military service if veteran’s preference is claimed. Failure to provide proof will result in loss of Indian or veteran preference in employment.

Application and required documents can be completed and submitted online at https://uttc.edu/careers/, via email to jckillsplenty@uttc.edu, or mail to Human Resources Department, United Tribes Technical College, 3315 University Drive, Bismarck, ND 58504. Applications and Required Documents received after the closing date and time of a job posting will NOT be considered.

Upon selection, the applicant is responsible for obtaining and completing a Transcript Request Form from the last institution attended. The applicant will submit the completed form to the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will cover any fees required to obtain official transcripts.