Job Description
Job Description
We want YOU here! At Axtell Park, we believe every student deserves a team that refuses to give up on them. Our alternative program provides a structured, supportive environment where students with academic deficits and emotional and behavioral needs can build the skills, confidence, and resilience to succeed - and ultimately return to their home schools. With small class sizes and a close-knit team of professionals who bring both expertise and heart, we meet students where they are and walk alongside them through real challenges. If you are someone who finds purpose in doing the hard, meaningful work of supporting students with the greatest needs, we'd love to have you on our team.
Learn more about what it means to make a difference with us at Axtell Park:
REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION LEVEL: Master's degree. South Dakota certification or licensure.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Evidence of at least five years of exemplary teaching experience in the classroom.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Ability to plan, model and provide training on targeted instructional strategies; must possess instructional technology skills, communicate effectively and relate well with students, school personnel, and parents. Have knowledge of curriculum materials, content standards and assessments.
CERTIFICATION This position requires a
valid South Dakota teaching certification with endorsements in the content area.
Please note, endorsement requirements may vary based on specific course assignments.
Questions about SD teaching certification:South Dakota Department of Education
YOUTH SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING South Dakota Codified Law 13-42-71 equires 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 13-42-71. Please carefully review the options before selecting a training as unapproved trainings will require you to retake an approved course.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES - Evidence of successful experience working with adult learners.
- Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and building principals.
- Knowledge and experience implementing best practices in instruction.
- Knowledge and experience using a variety of assessment tools and analyzing student data.
- Ability to collaborate with teacher teams, co-teach lessons, and do demonstration teaching.
- Ability to think flexibly and to adapt work to the needs of teachers.
- Knowledge and demonstration of using 21st Century skills in instruction (analytical thinking, problem solving, communicating, collaborating, and finding and evaluating information)
- Demonstrate strong skills in oral and written communication and the ability to utilize technology for communication and instruction.
- Demonstrate organizational skills and initiative for working with minimal direct supervision.
- Evidence of ongoing professional learning and reflective practice to continuously improve adult learning and student learning.
- Knowledge and experience using technology for communication for data analysis, for gathering and organizing information and for presentations.
Support of Teachers - Provides intensive coaching to improve the classroom instructional practice of the beginning teacher.
- Collaborates with the beginning teacher to self-assess and identify skills and needs for professional growth.
- Assists the beginning teacher in developing a repertoire of teaching models, methodologies, strategies, and techniques.
- Assists the beginning teacher in developing classroom management including routines and procedures.
- Coordinates induction requirements and provides continuous and regular support to beginning teachers.
- Observes teachers and/or records teachers during their instruction and provides feedback for their professional growth.
Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment - Assists teacher with instructional planning to achieve curriculum objectives and establish a positive classroom environment.
- Assists teachers with planning and implementation of student assessments.
- Assists in analyzing formal and informal data on student achievement in order to inform instructional planning.
- Assists teacher in identification and selection of appropriate instructional materials aligned to content standards.
- Provides relevant information from research and professional literature on best practices in instruction.
- Utilizes cognitive coaching to support staff growth in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Job Specific Professional Responsibilities - Models or provides models for effective teaching strategies, specifically in the application of strategies to develop 21st Century skills.
- Assists in identifying, designing, and delivering individual and building level professional development related to student achievement goals.
- Supports implementation of professional learning communities to enhance student achievement.
- Communicates consistently and positively with staff.
- Maintains confidentiality at all times.
Full job description - Instructional Coach
PAY INFORMATION Starting at $53,981 to $60,793 per year, based on experience.
View the complete salary schedule here: 2026-2027 Teacher Salary Schedule
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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