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Middle School Spanish Immersion
The goal of the Spanish Immersion program in middle school is to expand Spanish speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills and develop a multicultural awareness of Spanish-speaking people around the world. Middle school Spanish Immersion students receive classroom instruction in Spanish in three classes every day: Spanish science, Spanish social studies, and Spanish language arts. All other middle school instruction is delivered in English.
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What Makes You a Good Fit?
- Bachelor's degree required.
- South Dakota certification or licensure with endorsements in the areas of teaching assignment required.
- As part of the certification requirements with the Department of Education, candidates must submit a Foreign Credential Evaluation. To do this, candidates can use any NACES or AICE approved agencies. Get started with this today to help expedite future processes!
- Successful student teaching or experience teaching in a Spanish learning environment.
- Native or near native Spanish skills with the ability to speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish and English.
- Meet District Spanish language competency standards for oral and written proficiency established through objective means selected by the District and through lesson demonstration.
- For a full list of requirements and duties, please check out the job description linked in the Resources section below.
What Makes SFSD a Good Fit?
- Compensation: Starting at $52,233 to $58,823, based on experience.
- Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Additional Benefits: Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program
- Paid Time Off: 12 Paid Sick Leave Days, 7 Paid Holidays, 2 Personal Days
- Retirement: South Dakota Retirement System: 6% monthly staff contribution with a matching 6% monthly employer contribution
- Professional Development: Instructional Coach and Mentoring program for educators who are new to the Sioux Falls School District
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