Head Track Coach with Teaching at Jefferson High School

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Join the Jefferson High School Athletics Department and be part of a program that builds champions on and off the field! We provide student-athletes with meaningful competitive experiences that foster teamwork sportsmanship and leadership. If youre passionate about developing talent building character and supporting students in reaching their highest potential wed love to have you on our team!

Learn more about Jefferson High School Athletics at: LEVEL:

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

EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

High school head coaching experience student teaching

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Hand-eye/mind-eye coordination physical dexterity the ability to bend stoop walk talk and sit. The ability to travel between locations.

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 of Coaching or Equivalent (must be completed one time); Sports First Aid or Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries or equivalent (must be renewed once every two years); Concussion in Sports What You Need to Know (must be renewed on an annual basis.

CERTIFICATION

This position requires avalid South Dakota teaching certificationwithendorsements in the assigned content area.

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 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 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 Lawrequires 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 view the list of approved trainings and detailed instructions for completion. These trainings listed are the only accepted trainings per SDCL. Please carefully review the options before selecting a training as unapproved trainings will require you to

retake an approved course.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

Head Coach

1. Assumes responsibility for the entire program including:

• coaches the varsity squad
• supervises assistant coaches 9-12
• determines athlete participation during practices and games including squad level and playing time in conjunction with assistant coach at the respective level.
• positively promotes the athletic program within the schools and the community
• gives guidance to middle school coaches and programs feeding into respective high schools
• implements District athletic department polices.

2. Assists in the selection and evaluation of assistant coaches.
3. Works with the Coordinator of Athletics and building Activities Principal in:

• formulation of game schedules
• selection of contest officials
• arrangements for out-of-town trips
• arrangements for physical examinations
• preparation of athletic permission slips and eligibility lists
• preparation of budgets equipment and supply requisitions
• solicitation of athletic insurance
• scouting arrangements
• planning of new facilities and/or modification of existing facilities
• organization of middle school clinics as directed by Athletic Advisory Council and assist middle school coaches in their related programs
• direction of the Monogram Club with other coaches

4. Works with building athletic director to correlate the practice schedules of the ninth sophomore junior varsity and varsity squads.
5. Supervises dressing rooms and playing area during and following periods of team participation
6. Remains with students and supervises when traveling to away games.
7. Cares for athletes and injured athletes.
8. Cares for and maintains equipment and annual inventories.
9. Prepares award lists and collects athletic fees.
10. Attends all conference meetings or any other meeting where the program is involved. Operates within the policies of the conference and SDHSAA.
11. Works closely with custodians in control at facilities.
12. Keeps informed on current trends in designated sport and participates in respective clinics.
13. Maintains active membership in related professional organization.
14. Prepares list when teams are taken out of school to participate in athletic contest.
15. Maintains a staff relationship with other coaches.
16. Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal or Coordinator of Athletics.

View the complete job description here:High School Head Coach

Classroom Teacher - General Education

1. Ability to Plan and Prepare Instructional Tasks

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

2. Provide Instruction to Students

• 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

3. Provide 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

4. 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

5. Follow District and building policies and procedures

6. Support of District goals

7. Report student progress to parents and students

8. Perform other duties as assigned

View the complete job description here:Classroom Teacher - General Education

PAY INFORMATION

Teaching pay starting at $53981 to $60793 per year based on experience Head Track Coach Season Pay starting at : $6875.00

View the complete salary schedules here:

2026-2027 Teacher Salary Schedule

2026-2027 Extra Duty Pay

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
2026-2027 New SFEA Staff Calendar

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.

Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required

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