Reading Specialist SIPPS Instruction - 10 FTE at Childrens Home Society
Reading Specialist SIPPS Instruction - 10 FTE at Childrens Home Society
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$ 52233 - 58823
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
09-04-2025
Job Description
We want YOU here!
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION LEVEL:
Bachelors degree and endorsements in the areas of teaching assignment. Certification alternative certification or licensure: current valid South Dakota teaching certificate.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Handeye mindeye 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. Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students. Demonstrated skills in the use of technology to enhance student learning.
CERTIFICATION
This position requires a valid South Dakota teaching certification with one of the following endorsements: K4th Grade English Language Arts OR Elementary Reading.
Please note endorsement requirements may vary based on specific course assignments.
Questions about SD teaching certification:South Dakota Department of Education
Interested in becoming a contract teacher but dont hold a traditional teaching degree
The South Dakota Department of Education offers an Alternative Certification program! Individuals will take 15credits 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 bachelors 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 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
YOUTH SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING
South Dakota Codified Law 134271 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 134271. Please carefully review the options before selecting a training as unapproved trainings will require you to retake an approved course.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Curriculum Instruction Assessment
Job Specific Professional Responsibilities
PAY INFORMATION
Starting at $52233 to $58823 per year based on experience
View the complete salary schedule here:Teacher Salary Schedule
Please note this is based on thesalary schedule. 202526 salary schedule coming soon!
Pay Day: Last working day of each month.
HOURS & FTE
Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
1.0 FTE 40 hours per week 9 months
CALENDAR
New SFEA Staff Calendar
calendar coming soon!
Estimated Start: August 2025
BENEFIT INFORMATION
Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)
CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES
All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.
PostOffer Criminal Background Check Required
Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711 then the desired number
Share This Opportunity!
Use this link to share this opportunity:
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION LEVEL:
Bachelors degree and endorsements in the areas of teaching assignment. Certification alternative certification or licensure: current valid South Dakota teaching certificate.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Handeye mindeye 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. Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students. Demonstrated skills in the use of technology to enhance student learning.
CERTIFICATION
This position requires a valid South Dakota teaching certification with one of the following endorsements: K4th Grade English Language Arts OR Elementary Reading.
Please note endorsement requirements may vary based on specific course assignments.
Questions about SD teaching certification:South Dakota Department of Education
Interested in becoming a contract teacher but dont hold a traditional teaching degree
The South Dakota Department of Education offers an Alternative Certification program! Individuals will take 15credits 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 bachelors 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 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
YOUTH SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING
South Dakota Codified Law 134271 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 134271. Please carefully review the options before selecting a training as unapproved trainings will require you to retake an approved course.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and building principals.
- Ability to utilize a variety of reading assessment tools in the areas of phonemic awareness phonics and sight words.
- Willingness to take part in intensive professional learning in phonemic awareness phonics and sight words and implement related strategies in daily instruction.
- A growth mindset and willingness to receive feedback.
- Organizational skills and initiative for working with minimal direct supervision.
- Evidence of ongoing professional learning and reflective practice to continuously improve student learning.
- Ability to use technology for teaching communicating and for gathering organizing and analyzing information.
- A working knowledge of current research and resources in reading in the areas of phonemic awareness phonics and sight words.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Curriculum Instruction Assessment
- Works effectively with small groups of struggling readers.
- Uses approved District curriculum for foundational skills instruction.
- Plans instruction to achieve reading curriculum objectives and establishes a positive classroom environment.
- Implements student assessments in reading.
- Bases instructional decisions on relevant information from research and professional literature on how students learn to decode and encode print.
- Works closely with Literacy TOSA and building instructional coach to reflect upon and improve instructional delivery.
Job Specific Professional Responsibilities
- Models or provides models for effective teaching strategies in foundational skills.
- Analyzes formal (mastery tests) and informal (teacher observation notes) data on student achievement in reading in order to inform instruction.
- Welcomes other teachers into classroom to observe teaching practices.
- Communicates consistently and positively with staff.
- Maintains confidentiality at all times.
PAY INFORMATION
Starting at $52233 to $58823 per year based on experience
View the complete salary schedule here:Teacher Salary Schedule
Please note this is based on thesalary schedule. 202526 salary schedule coming soon!
Pay Day: Last working day of each month.
HOURS & FTE
Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
1.0 FTE 40 hours per week 9 months
CALENDAR
New SFEA Staff Calendar
calendar coming soon!
Estimated Start: August 2025
BENEFIT INFORMATION
Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)
CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES
All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.
PostOffer Criminal Background Check Required
Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711 then the desired number
Share This Opportunity!
Use this link to share this opportunity:
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