4th Grade Teacher - FTE at R.F. Pettigrew Elementary
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Special Education Teacher, High School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
We want YOU here! This posting is for the 2026-27 school year. Our school's priority is to help each of our students reach their learning potential and be successful socially in our ever-changing world. We are invested in the education of our children and love to establish connections with our surrounding community to further enrich the opportunities we provide. Learn more about our Panther pride: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./rfpes
REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION LEVEL
Bachelor's degree and endorsements in the areas of teaching assignment. Certification, alternative certification or licensure: current, valid South Dakota teaching certificate.
EXPERIENCE DESIREDSuccessful student teaching.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSHand-eye, mind-eye coordination. Constant hearing; intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing. Frequent carrying, keyboarding, and other repetitive motions.
OTHER REQUIREMENTSExcellent 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.
CERTIFICATIONThis position requires a valid South Dakota teaching certification with endorsements in the assigned content area. Questions about SD teaching certification:
South Dakota Department of Education.
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 the 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.
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.
ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS & DUTIES
- Plan instructional tasks that are meaningful and related to learning goals
- Implement District curriculum
- Maintain a strong instructional focus utilizing the elements of effective instruction
- Communicate a high level of expectation
- Communicate clear learning goals to students
- Adapt instruction to meet the needs of all students
- Address various learning styles
- Sequence content at an appropriate pace
- Use appropriate level of questioning to promote understanding
- Relate lesson content to prior and future learning
- Require students to summarize information in written and/or verbal form
- Appropriately recognize and reinforce individual student effort
- Represent knowledge/information non-linguistically through a variety of methods
- Organize students in cooperative or ability groups when appropriate
- Require students to analyze and apply knowledge
- Display enjoyment, humor, and enthusiasm for teaching and expect students to enjoy learning
- Conduct ongoing assessments for learning
- Establish appropriate classroom rules and procedures that are clearly understood by all students
- Effectively and consistently enforce rules and follow procedures
- Redirect students naturally and immediately without disrupting others
- Be well-organized and have all materials, equipment, etc., ready for immediate use
- Carry…
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