This posting is for those interested in teaching in our Spanish Immersion programs at either the elementary or middle school level for the school year.
Elementary Spanish Immersion
The specialized language immersion program allows Englishproficient students to become bilingual and biliterate in Spanish. Students attending the immersion program receive all classroom instruction in Spanish beginning in kindergarten. Through exposure to and practice with the language students gain understanding and develop language proficiency. English language arts are introduced beginning in 3rd 5th grade.
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Middle School Spanish Immersion
The goal of the Spanish Immersion program in middle school is to expand Spanish speaking reading listening and writing skills and develop a multicultural awareness of Spanishspeaking people around the world. Middle school Spanish Immersion students receive classroom instruction in Spanish in three classes every day: Spanish science Spanish social studies and Spanish language arts. All other middle school instruction is delivered in English.
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What Makes You a Good Fit
Bachelors degree required.
South Dakota certification or licensure with endorsements in the areas of teaching assignment required.
As part of the certification requirements with the Department of Education candidates must submit a Foreign Credential Evaluation. To do this candidates can use any NACES or AICE approved agencies. Get started with this today to help expedite future processes!
Successful student teaching or experience teaching in a Spanish learning environment.
Native or near native Spanish skills with the ability to speak read and write fluently in Spanish and English.
Meet District Spanish language competency standards for oral and written proficiency established through objective means selected by the District and through lesson demonstration.
For a full list of requirements and duties please check out the job description linked in the Resources section below.
What Makes SFSD a Good Fit
Compensation: Starting at $52233 to $58823 based on experience.
Health Benefits: Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
Additional Benefits: Disability Insurance Life Insurance Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program
Paid Time Off: 12 Paid Sick Leave Days 7 Paid Holidays 2 Personal Days
Retirement: South Dakota Retirement System: 6 monthly staff contribution with a matching 6 monthly employer contribution
Professional Development: Instructional Coach and Mentoring program for educators who are new to the Sioux Falls School District
Sioux Falls School District Resources
Spanish Immersion Teacher Job Description
Teacher Salary Schedule
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SFSD Benefit Information
South Dakota Department of Education Teaching Certification Information
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