Job Description:

We want YOU here!  

 REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION LEVEL:

Master’s degree. South Dakota certification or licensure.

EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

Evidence of at least five years of exemplary teaching experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination, speaking, writing, sitting, bending, and walking are constantly required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to plan, model and provide training on targeted instructional strategies; must possess instructional technology skills, communicate effectively and relate well with students, school personnel, and parents. Have knowledge of curriculum materials, content standards and assessments.

CERTIFICATION

This position requires a valid South Dakota teaching certification with endorsements in elementary education.

Please note, endorsement requirements may vary based on specific course assignments. 

Questions about SD teaching certification:  South Dakota Department of Education

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Evidence of successful experience working with adult learners.

• Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and building principals.

• Knowledge and experience implementing best practices in instruction.

• Knowledge and experience using a variety of assessment tools and analyzing student data.

• Ability to collaborate with teacher teams, co-teach lessons, and do demonstration teaching.

• Ability to think flexibly and to adapt work to the needs of teachers.

• Knowledge and demonstration of using 21st Century skills in instruction (analytical thinking, problem solving, communicating, collaborating, and finding and evaluating information)

• Demonstrate strong skills in oral and written communication and the ability to utilize technology for communication and instruction.

• Demonstrate organizational skills and initiative for working with minimal direct supervision.

• Evidence of ongoing professional learning and reflective practice to continuously improve adult learning and student learning.

• Knowledge and experience using technology for communication for data analysis, for gathering and organizing information and for presentations.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Support of Teachers

• Provides intensive coaching to improve the classroom instructional practice of the beginning teacher.

• Collaborates with the beginning teacher to self-assess and identify skills and needs for professional growth.

• Assists the beginning teacher in developing a repertoire of teaching models, methodologies, strategies, and techniques.

• Assists the beginning teacher in developing classroom management including routines and procedures.

• Coordinates induction requirements and provides continuous and regular support to beginning teachers.

• Observes teachers and/or records teachers during their instruction and provides feedback for their professional growth.

Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment

• Assists teacher with instructional planning to achieve curriculum objectives and establish a positive classroom environment.

• Assists teachers with planning and implementation of student assessments.

• Assists in analyzing formal and informal data on student achievement in order to inform instructional planning.

• Assists teacher in identification and selection of appropriate instructional materials aligned to content standards.

• Provides relevant information from research and professional literature on best practices in instruction.

• Utilizes cognitive coaching to support staff growth in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Models or provides models for effective teaching strategies, specifically in the application of strategies to develop 21st Century skills.

• Assists in identifying, designing, and delivering individual and building level professional development related to student achievement goals.

• Supports implementation of professional learning communities to enhance student achievement.

• Communicates consistently and positively with staff.

• Maintains confidentiality at all times.

View the complete job description here: Instructional Coach - TOSA

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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