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2025-2026 Middle School Social Studies Teacher (Applicant Pool)

Sioux Falls School District

Sioux Falls, SD

Posted/Updated: 9 days ago

Job Description
Applicant pools are used to gather interested applicants for a position before there is one available. If you are interested in a position for the 2025-26 school year, please complete this application to join the applicant pool. We will continue to post positions as they come available, but building administrators may pull applicants from this pool to interview as well. Specific job postings will receive first priority over applicant pools, so make sure to check back often or sign up for job alerts!

We Want YOU Here!

The Sioux Falls School District is widely recognized for accomplishments in student achievement and innovative educational strategies. We serve a diverse population of over 25,000 students, and we embrace the opportunity for all children to learn about the world's cultures from the curriculum as well as the shared experiences of their classmates.

We are looking for a passionate energetic educator to join our partnership in teaching and learning! Throughout your career, the SFSD team will be there to support, guide, empathize, and celebrate with you.

Discover more about SFSD: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/

What Makes You a Good Fit?
  • South Dakota certification or licensure with endorsements in the areas of teaching assignment required.
    • We also welcome "alternatively certified" instructors. Learn more about Alternative Certification by clicking the link below!
  • Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students. Demonstrated skills in the use of technology to enhance student learning
  • Open to learning and embraces the mentoring process.

What Makes SFSD a Good Fit?

Working in the Sioux Falls School District, you will have opportunities for professional growth/development, have access to a variety of programming, and always be supported!

Other SFSD Benefits:
  • Compensation: $50,111 - $56,434 (Please note, this information is based on the 2024-25 salary schedule. 2025-26 salary scheduled will be released in late spring).
  • 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
  • Paid collaboration time


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The Sioux Falls Public Schools offer a competitive benefit package to employees, including medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability insurances. Paid vacation for 12-month staff. Paid sick leave. Participation in the South Dakota Retirement System. View premiums and benefit details at www.sf.k12.sd.us/benefits.