SOS Personnel

Special Education Coordinator

Location

Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57770

Type

Full Time

Benefits:
  • Housing Stipend
  • Travel or Mileage Reimbursement
  • Competitive salary
🌟 Now Hiring: Special Education Coordinator – Pine Ridge School (Full-Time, On-Site)
Location: Pine Ridge, South Dakota
Organization: Augustine Angels (Federal Education Services Division)
Contract Type: Full-Time, 40 hours/week (on-site during the school year)
Start Date: December 2025 (pending background clearance)

✨ About the Opportunity
Augustine Angels is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Special Education Coordinator to join our team in support of the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) at Pine Ridge School.
This individual will play a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality education, compliance with IDEA, and individualized support for students with special needs in a K–12 setting serving approximately 600 students.

You will serve as the lead on all special education program operations — from IEP coordination and staff training to compliance oversight — working collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and families to foster student success.

đź’Ľ Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee and manage the school’s special education program and caseload (approx. 110–120 students).
  • Coordinate Child Find, IEP meetings, and evaluations to ensure all timelines and federal requirements are met.
  • Provide guidance and training to special education teachers and related service staff.
  • Review all IEPs for accuracy and compliance with IDEA and BIE standards.
  • Collaborate with psychologists, speech, OT/PT, and counseling teams for comprehensive student support.
  • Maintain data, documentation, and required reports for the Bureau of Indian Education.
  • Participate in school leadership meetings, professional development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

🎓 Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Special Education or School Psychology (required)
  • Valid state certification/licensure in Special Education or School Psychology (required)
  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience coordinating or managing special education programs
  • Strong knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, and compliance reporting
  • Exceptional organizational, leadership, and communication skills
  • Experience in tribal, federal, or rural school settings is highly preferred
  • Must pass a federal background check before starting work

đź’° Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience
  • Guaranteed full-time annual hours (2,080 per year)
  • Professional support and leadership oversight provided by Augustine Angels Education Division
  • Opportunity to make a lasting difference in Native communities

đź“… Schedule
  • Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (on-site at Pine Ridge School)
  • Follows the school academic calendar

❤️ Why Join Us
At Augustine Angels, we believe education changes lives.  We partner with schools across the nation to provide exceptional special education and related services that empower students, families, and educators.  When you join our team, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that values excellence, integrity, and heart-centered service.

đź“© How to Apply
Submit the following:
  • Detailed & Current resume
  • Copy of licensure/state certification
  • Proof of US Citizenship 
  • Copy of Degree or Transcript (if available) 
 
 Applications will be reviewed immediately.
Compensation: $80.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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