High School Social Studies Teacher Pool

High School Social Studies Teacher – Applicant Pool 2026-27

Sioux Falls School District is a widely recognized district serving over 24,000 students. We are inviting candidates to express interest in the High School Social Studies Teacher applicant pool for the 2026-27 school year.

• Plan and prepare instructional tasks that are meaningful and related to learning goals.
• Provide instruction to students, implementing district curriculum.
• Communicate clear learning goals and advance student understanding.
• Adapt instruction to meet the needs of all students and address various learning styles.
• Sequence content at an appropriate pace, use appropriate questioning to promote understanding.
• Require students to summarize information in written and/or verbal form.
• Conduct ongoing assessments for learning and provide an effective classroom environment.
• Establish appropriate classroom rules and procedures, enforce rules consistently.
• Participate in professional growth, demonstrate professionalism and communicate effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education Level: Bachelor’s degree and endorsements in the teaching assignment areas.
• Certification:
  Current, valid South Dakota teaching certificate with endorsements in the assigned content area.
• Experience Desired:
  Successful student teaching.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Hand-eye coordination; intermittent speaking, standing, walking, writing; frequent carrying, keyboarding, and repetitive motions.
• Other Requirements:
  Excellent oral and written communication skills; human relations, leadership, conflict management; knowledge of teaching techniques that meet diverse student needs; demonstrated skills in the use of technology to enhance learning.

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. Candidates must provide a recent certificate of completion prior to starting employment.

Starting at $52,821 to $59,485 per year, based on experience.

Hours & FTE:
Monday through Friday, 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 9 months.

Benefits available for positions 20 hours per week or more.

Post-Offer Criminal Background Check required.

Express interest in the applicant pool and keep the application updated. For individual job postings, apply directly to receive priority consideration.