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Middle School Spanish Immersion Language Arts - 1.0 FTE at George McGovern Middl

Sioux Falls School District, Sioux Falls, SD, United States


We want YOU here!
At George McGovern Middle School, we empower students and staff to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact. Guided by our core values—Honor, Courage, Resilience, and Kindness—we foster a supportive environment where high expectations, strong relationships, and engaging learning opportunities help every Eagle thrive.

Requirements

Education Level:

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

Experience Desired:

Successful student teaching.

Physical Requirements:

Hand-eye and mind-eye 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:

Valid South Dakota teaching certification with one of the following endorsements: Elementary Spanish or Secondary Spanish. Endorsement requirements may vary based on specific course assignments.

YOUTH SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING:

Certified educators must complete at least one hour of approved youth suicide awareness and prevention training every five years and provide a certificate of completion prior to starting employment.

Essential Functions & Duties

Plan and Prepare Instructional Tasks

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

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.

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.

Maximize time on purposeful instructional tasks.

Begin and end class period focusing on learning.

Establish a positive learning environment.

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.

Follow District and building policies and procedures

Support District goals

Report student progress to parents and students

Perform other duties as assigned

Pay Information
Starting at $53,981 to $60,793 per year, based on experience.

Hours & FTE
Monday through Friday, 7:45 am to 4:15 pm | 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 9 months.

Benefits
Benefits apply to positions 20 hours per week or more. Post-Offer criminal background check required.

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