Job Description
Job Description
We want YOU here! REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION LEVEL: Bachelor's degree and endorsements in the areas of teaching assignment. Certification, alternative certification or licensure: current, valid South Dakota teaching certificate.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Hand-eye, mind-eye coordination. Constant hearing; intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing. Frequent carrying, keyboarding, and other repetitive motions.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Skills in human relations, leadership and conflict management. Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students. Demonstrated skills in the use of technology to enhance student learning.
CERTIFICATION This position requires a
valid South Dakota teaching certification with one of the following endorsements:
K-4th Grade English Language Arts OR
Elementary Reading .
Please note, endorsement requirements may vary based on specific course assignments.
Questions about SD teaching certification:South Dakota Department of Education
Interested in becoming a contract teacher but don't hold a traditional teaching degree? The South Dakota Department of Education offers an Alternative Certification program! Individuals will take 15-credits plus praxis exams while they perform their duties as a contract teacher for a South Dakota school district. Alternative Certification is available for most positions 5th grade through high school. Candidates must possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree, unless pursuing a CTE Instructor position.
If you are interested in pursuing a teaching position under Alternative Certification, you MUST obtain your Alternative Preliminary Certificate BEFORE applying for teaching position. You can apply for the preliminary certificate by completing the \"Initial Educator Application\" here: SD Educator Portal
Learn more about Alternative Certification: SD DOE Alternative Certification
YOUTH SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING South Dakota Codified Law 13-42-71 requires certified educators to complete at least one hour of approved youth suicide awareness and prevention training every five years. Compliance is verified through district accreditation reviews. You will be required to provide your most recent certificate of completion prior to starting employment with the Sioux Falls School District.
Visit to view the list of approved trainings and detailed instructions for completion. These trainings listed are the only accepted trainings per SDCL 13-42-71. Please carefully review the options before selecting a training as unapproved trainings will require you to retake an approved course.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES - Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and building principals.
- Ability to utilize a variety of reading assessment tools in the areas of phonemic awareness, phonics, and sight words.
- Willingness to take part in intensive professional learning in phonemic awareness, phonics, and sight words and implement related strategies in daily instruction.
- A growth mindset and willingness to receive feedback.
- Organizational skills and initiative for working with minimal direct supervision.
- Evidence of ongoing professional learning and reflective practice to continuously improve student learning.
- Ability to use technology for teaching, communicating, and for gathering, organizing, and analyzing information.
- A working knowledge of current research and resources in reading in the areas of phonemic awareness, phonics, and sight words.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment
- Works effectively with small groups of struggling readers.
- Uses approved District curriculum for foundational skills instruction.
- Plans instruction to achieve reading curriculum objectives and establishes a positive classroom environment.
- Implements student assessments in reading.
- Bases instructional decisions on relevant information from research and professional literature on how students learn to decode and encode print.
- Works closely with Literacy TOSA and building instructional coach to reflect upon and improve instructional delivery.
Job Specific Professional Responsibilities
- Models or provides models for effective teaching strategies in foundational skills.
- Analyzes formal (mastery tests) and informal (teacher observation notes) data on student achievement in reading in order to inform instruction.
- Welcomes other teachers into classroom to observe teaching practices.
- Communicates consistently and positively with staff.
- Maintains confidentiality at all times.
PAY INFORMATION Starting at $52,233 to $58,823 per year, based on experience
View the complete salary schedule here: 2024-2025 Teacher Salary Schedule
Please note, this is based on the 2024-2025 salary schedule. 2025-26 salary schedule coming soon!
Pay Day: Last working day of each month.
HOURS & FTE Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 9 months
CALENDAR
2024-2025 New SFEA Staff Calendar
2025-2026 calendar coming soon!
Estimated Start: August 2025 BENEFIT INFORMATION
Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)
CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.
Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required
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