We want YOU here!

 

Requirements & Job Duties

 

We are looking for a passionate energetic educator to join our partnership in teaching and learning! Throughout your career, the SFSD team will be there to support, guide, empathize, and celebrate with you.

 

Classroom Teacher

 

This position requires a valid South Dakota teaching certification with one of the following endorsements: 

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

 

Salary Schedule

View the salary schedule here: 2024-2025 Teacher Salary Schedule 

 

Middle School Extra Pay: $2,422.12

View the Extra Duty/Extra Pay salary schedule here: 2023-2024 Extra Duty/Extra Pay Salary Schedule

 

Please note, extra duty pay may vary based on assignments in the school.

 

Pay Day

Last working day of each month.

  

Hours

Monday through Friday, 12:30pm to 4:15pm

 

Calendar

2023-2024 New SFEA Staff Calendar - 2024-25 calendar coming soon!

Estimated Start: August 2024

 

Current District Employees

All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application

 

Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required


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