Special Education Teacher - Myhre Elementary (2026-27 School Year)
Company: Bismarck Public Schools
Location: Bismarck
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Bismarck Public Schools is accepting applications for a Special
Education Teacher at Myhre Elementary School for the 2026 - 2027
School Year. This position will start August 14th, 2026. New
Teacher Orientation will be held August 11th, 12th and 13th. A
teaching contract is 187 days. External candidates are allowed to
bring in up to 17 years of contracted K - 12 teaching experience.
Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's Degree 2. A valid ND teaching
certificate 3. Special Education endorsement in LD, ED, ID or
Strategist Preferences 4. Experience in a school setting, working
with individuals with disabilities, technology skills to implement
electronic IEPs and knowledge of general education curriculum This
posting is for internal and external teaching applicants (this also
includes current BPS employees in support staff/
temporary/substitute positions). Current contracted part-time BPS
teachers wanting a full time position should also complete the
external application. Applicants for teaching positions will be
asked to complete the EPI Candidate Assessment. You should receive
an email prompting you to complete this survey. This is timed and
takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete. You only need
to complete the survey one time and then it will show as completed
on all applications. Additional information on the BPS benefit
package is posted on the District website:
https://www.bismarckschools.org/about-bps/departments/human-resources/employee-benefit-summaries
Job Goal To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential
for physical, intellectual, and social-emotional growth and
maturation. Performance Responsibilities Essential Functions a.
Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and
community. b. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to
the intellectual, physical, social, and the emotional development
of children. c. Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans
and materials to meet the needs of all students. d. Plans and
provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. e.
Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. f. Supervises students in
a variety of school-related settings. g. Maintains appropriate
records and follows required procedures and practices. h. Assesses
the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides
progress reports as required. i. Daily lesson plans are essential
to an organized, effective teaching situation. Plans must be
complete enough so that a substitute teacher can take over the
class if necessary. Non-Essential Functions a. Strives to maintain
and improve professional competence. b. Monitors appropriate use
and care of equipment, materials, and facilities. c. Meets and
instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times
designated by the immediate supervisor. d. Prepares for classes
assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of
immediate supervisor. e. Assists the administration in implementing
all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and,
for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior
and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom and on the
campus in a fair and just manner. f. Takes necessary and reasonable
precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and
facilities. g. Attends and participates in faculty meetings. h.
Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other
instructional materials. i. Establishes and maintains cooperative
relations with other staff members. j. Provides for his/her own
professional growth through an ongoing program of reading,
workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at
institutions of higher learning complying with Bismarck Public
Schools' professional growth program.
Keywords: Bismarck Public Schools, Bismarck , Special Education Teacher - Myhre Elementary (2026-27 School Year), Education / Teaching , Bismarck, North Dakota
