Elementary Physical Education Teacher

We want YOU here! At Terry Redlin Elementary, we believe strong partnerships between families and schools are essential to student success. Our staff is committed to creating a welcoming and collaborative environment where parents and caregivers are valued as important members of our school community.

We want YOU here! At Terry Redlin Elementary, we believe strong partnerships between families and schools are essential to student success. Our staff is committed to creating a welcoming and collaborative environment where parents and caregivers are valued as important members of our school community. Through meaningful family engagement and open communication, Terry Redlin Elementary works to build lasting parent-school relationships that support students academically, socially, and emotionally.

We believe families should have a voice in their child's education, and we actively create opportunities for parents to be involved in the development and implementation of our school community initiatives. We are looking for caring and collaborative individuals who are passionate about supporting students, building positive relationships with families, and helping create a school culture where every child can thrive.

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Bachelor's degree and endorsements in the areas of teaching assignment. Certification, alternative certification or licensure: current, valid South Dakota teaching certificate.

Successful Student Teaching

Hand-eye, mind-eye coordination. Constant hearing; intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing. Frequent carrying, keyboarding, and other repetitive motions.

Excellent 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.

This position requires a valid South Dakota teaching certification with the Elementary Physical Education endorsement.

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

Questions about SD teaching certification:

South Dakota Department of Education

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.

These trainings listed are the only accepted trainings per SDCL 13-42-71. Please carefully review the options before selecting a training as unapproved trainings will require you to retake an approved course.

2. Provide Instruction to Students
3. Provide Effective Classroom Environment
4. Participate in Professional Growth Opportunities and Demonstrate Professionalism
5. Follow District and building policies and procedures

• Ability to Plan and Prepare Instructional Tasks
• 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…