8th Grade Science and Biology Teacher - FTE at Ben Reifel Middle School Job Sioux Falls area,South Dakota USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 8th Grade Science and Biology Teacher - 1.0 FTE at Ben Reifel Middle School

About the Position

Join the Ben Reifel Middle School family, where we foster a supportive and inclusive environment built on unity, excellence, empathy, and integrity. As part of our team, you'll play a vital role in helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally while embracing the BISON WAY. If you're passionate about making a difference and being part of a strong, connected community, we would love to have you join us!

Requirements

Education level: Bachelor’s degree and endorsements in teaching assignment areas. Current, valid South Dakota teaching certificate required.
Experience desired: Successful student teaching.
Physical requirements: Hand‑eye coordination, constant hearing, intermittent speaking, standing, walking, and writing. Frequent carrying, keyboarding, and other repetitive motions.
Other requirements: Excellent oral and written communication skills; skills in human relations, leadership and conflict management; knowledge of teaching techniques that meet diverse student needs; demonstrated skills in using technology to enhance student learning.
Certification: Valid South Dakota teaching certification with required endorsements.
Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training: Certified educators must complete at least one hour of approved youth suicide awareness and prevention training every five years. Provide most recent certificate of completion prior to starting employment.

Essential Functions & Duties

Plan and prepare instructional tasks that are meaningful and related to learning goals.

Plan instructional tasks that are meaningful and related to learning goals.

Provide instruction to students.

Implement district curriculum.
Maintain a strong instructional focus utilizing the elements of effective instruction.
Communicate a high level of expectation and clear learning goals to students.
Adapt instruction to meet the needs of all students and address various learning styles.
Sequence content at an appropriate pace and 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 in non‑linguistic methods 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.

Provide an effective classroom environment.

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 out smooth and effective transitions (e.g., from one activity to another, as students enter and leave the room).
Maximize time on purposeful instructional tasks.
Begin and end class period with focus on learning.
Establish a positive learning environment.

Participate in professional growth opportunities and demonstrate professionalism.

Participate in ongoing professional growth.
Participate in school/professional and/or community organizations or events.
Complete routine assigned tasks and comply with district requirements.
Promote the education profession.
Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, parents, and students.
Conduct parent‑teacher conferences in accordance with district policy.

Follow district and building policies and procedures.

Support district goals.

Report student progress to parents and students.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Pay:
Starting at $53,981 to $60,793 per year, based on experience.
Hours & FTE:
Monday through Friday, 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 9 months.
Pay Day:
Last working day of each month.
Post‑offer criminal background check required.
Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing:
Dial 711, then the desired number.

Benefits

Benefits are available for positions 20 hours per week or more.

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