South Dakota

65. Bennett County School District 3-1

Wayne Semmler, Superintendent

PO Box 580

Martin, SD 57551

Phone: 605-685-6112

Email: wayne.semmler@k12.sd.us

URL: TBA

Recruiter(s): TBA

Vacancies: High School Science (General, Earth), 6-12 Band & Vocal, and Elementary Alternative Classroom Instructor
District Description: Rural community of 1100, school population 550 K-12, Golfcourse, county seat, new medical center, hospital, bowling alley, fitness center, great hunting and fishing.

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58. Brookings School District 5-1

Dr. Roger DeGroot, Superintendent

2130 8th St. S

Brookings, SD 57006

Phone: 605-696-4700

Email: Roger.Degroot@k12.sd.us

URL: www.brookings.k12.sd.us

Recruiter(s): Dr. Roger DeGroot, Paul vonFischer

Vacancies: None at this time.

District Description: Brookings School District is comprised of 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, a separate alternative high school, and 1 multi-district technical school. Currently under construction is an intermediate school. Average enrollment is over 2,700 students.

Brookings is a community of approximately 18,500 residents located in the farming region of eastern South Dakota. The economic makeup of the community reflects traditional agriculture/university town setting, but also has the influence of industry and manufacturing.

100. Burke School District

Sara Klein, K-12 Principal

PO Box 382

Burke, SD 57523

Phone: 605-775-2644

Email: sara.klein@k12.sd.us

URL: TBA

Recruiter(s): Sara Klein, Jack Broome

Vacancies: 5-12 instrumental music.

District Description: Located in South Central South Dakota. County sea of Gregory County, hospital, clinic, grass green golf course, beautiful state park, located 20 miles from lake Francis Case. Excellent hunting and fishing. Hiring Bonus.

21. Chamberlain School District 7-1

Tim Mitchell, Superintendent

301 East Kellam

PO Box 119

Chamberlain, SD 57325

Phone: 605-234-4477

Email: tim.mitchell@k12.sd.us

URL: www.chamberlain.k12.sd.us

Recruiter(s): Tim Mitchell, Debbie Johnson

Vacancies: High School Math/Science, Grade 7-12 Health & Physical Education, High School Biology Teacher, 7th & 8th Grade Science, 1st Grade Teacher, 3rd Grade Teacher, Kindergarten Teacher, Kindergarten Reading/Math Specialist, and Speech Language Patholgist
District Description: Located along Interstate 90, in south-central South Dakota along the Missouri River Valley, the Chamberlain School District 7-1 is made up of parts of three counties, Brule, Buffalo, and Lyman. The district covers 853 square miles. Part of the Crow Creek Indian Reservation lies within the district. The City of Chamberlain, population approximately 2,338 (2000 Census), is the areas primary trade center. Chamberlain is the site of the school district's administration building, a senior high/middle school (Grade 7-12), and an elementary school (Grade K-6).

7. Deuel

Dean Christensen, Superintendent

PO Box 770

Clear Lake, SD 57226

Phone: 605-874-2161

Email: dean.christensen@k12.sd.us

URL: TBA

Recruiter(s): Dean Christensen, Steve Benson

Vacancies: TBA

District Description: Class A school with 540 students in Northeast SD. 25 miles from Watertown, and 32 miles from Brookings. Progressive school district with one to one laptops for students, high schools that work interactive, and more!

45. Douglas

Vicki Glanzer, Executive Secretary

400 Patriot Drive

Box Elder, SD 57719

Phone: 605-923-0000

Email: vglanzer@dsdk12.net

URL: www.dsdk12.net

Recruiter(s): Dr. Patricia Peel, Joan Dunmire

Vacancies: Speech Pathology, Gifted & Talented, Special Education, and Elementary Teachers.

District Description: Douglas School are located 7 miles east of Rapid City close to Ellsworth Air Force Base, and services the population living on or near Ellsworth, Box Elder and Rapid Valley areas and rural areas. The District has approximately 2300 students and 400 staff members. K-12 Curriculum with a full range of academic offerings as well as directed activity programs.

35. Eagle Butte School District 20-1

Dr. Ed Slocum, superintendent

PO Box 260

Eagle Butte, SD 57625

Phone: 605-964-4911 ext. 227

Email: edward.slocum@k12.sd.us

URL: N/A

Recruiter(s): TBA

Vacancies: Secondary English; School Psychologist; Vocational Agriculture; Secondary Mathematics; 1st Grade; 3rd Grade; 6th Grade; Special Education
District Description: The Eagle Butte School District is located in the heart of Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Reservation with a population of 97% Native American students. The school boasts an impressive curriculum and course offerings, including pre-school special education and a viable secondary alternative school program (7-12).

99. Elk Point - Jefferson School District 61-7

Travis A. Aslesen, HS/MS Principal

402 South Douglas

Elk Point, SD 57025

Phone: 605-356-5900

Email: Travis.Aslesen@k12.sd.us

URL: www.epj.k12.sd.us

Recruiter(s): Travis A. Aslesen, Jerry Klumper

Vacancies: HS Art, 5-8 Vocal, HS Vocal, 7th and 8th grade language arts, 6th grade mathematics.

District Description: Enrollment K-12 = 720 students; student to staff ratio = 14.7:1, 96% graduation rate; average teacher salary $32,350; rural community.

51. Gregory School District

David Nicholas, Superintendent

505 Logan

Gregory, SD 57528

Phone: 605-835-8771

Email: David.Nicholas@k12.sd.us

URL: gregory.k12.sd.us

Recruiter(s): Mike Dacy, David Nicholas

Vacancies: 5-8 Band
District Description: Rural agricultural community. Stable teaching staff-great community support. New 7-12 building addition- entire K-12 at one site. Enrollment is stable.

33. Harrisburg School District

Shawna Van Voorst, Payroll and Human Resources Assistant

200 Willow St.

PO Box 187

Harrisburg, SD 57032

Phone: 605-743-2567

Email: shawna.vanvoorst@k12.sd.us

URL: www.harrisburg.k12.sd.us

Recruiter(s): Shawna Van Voorst, Kristie Alcon, Tanja Pederson, John Snobeck

Vacancies: High School Spanish Teacher-Closing date April 25, 2008. **All positions are with or without coaching or other extra curricular activities**
EXTRA-CURRICULAR: Head Cheer Coach, Head Girls Golf Coach, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, Middle School Wrestling Coach, Middle School Girls Basketball Coach, Middle School Boys Basketball Coach, Middle School Football Coach, Middle School Volleyball Coach, Oral Interp Advisor

District Description: High School and Middle School is located in Harrisburg, and 3 Elementary Schools (1 in Harrisburg, 2 in Sioux Falls).

32. Hill City School District 51-2

Mark Naugle, Superintendent

PO Box 659

Hill City, SD 57745

Phone: 605-574-3030

Email: mnaugle@hillcity.k12.sd.us

URL: http://hillcity.k12.sd.us

Recruiter(s): Todd Satter, Dave Larson

Vacancies: 1st Grade; middle school language arts, social studies, and reading; ESL; high school/middle school special education; early childhood or elementary special education
District Description: Hill City School District serves approximately 550 students K-12. The school buildings are located in downtown Hill City. Hill City's population is nearly 800; however, most of the students live outside the city limits. The school district consists of 591 square miles, 87% of which is National Forest land.

4. Hyde School District #34-1

Elsie Baye, Superintendent

PO Box 416

Highmore, SD 57345

Phone: 605-852-2275

Email: elsie.baye@k12.sd.us

URL: TBA

Recruiter(s): Elsie Baye, James Jones

Vacancies: Computer Teacher with or without coaching; high school science with or without coaching, P.E. with or without coaching.
District Description: Hyde School District is a K-12 system located central South Dakota. Highmore is about 45 miles east of Pierre. The school has an enrollment of 285 students and maintains a fully accredited academic program and wide-range of extra-curricular offerings.

56. Kimball School District #7-2

Bill Thompson Superintendent

PO Box 479

Kimball, SD 57355

Phone: 605-778-6231

Email: william.thompson@k12.sd.us

URL: www.kimball.sd.k12.us

Recruiter(s): Bill Thompson

Vacancies: Kindergarten, 4th Grade, K-12 vocal, .5 Biology, Technology Coordinator with or without teaching.
District Description: Kimball has a K-12 enrollment of 280+ students and is located is recreation rich south central South Dakota. The entire K-12 facility was new/renovated in 2004. The 07-08 based salary was $28,500. The population of Kimball is approximately 800.

95. Lennox School District

Kelly Wilsey

PO Box 38

Lennox, SD 57039

Phone: 605-647-2202

Email: Kelly.Wilsey@k12.sd.us

URL: www.lennox.k12.sd.us

Recruiter(s): Tim Raabe, Kristi Wallin

Vacancies: Elementary Teachers, MS/HS Computer
District Description: TBA

98. Little Wound School

Delores Pourier, Human Resources Director

PO Box 500

Kyle, SD 57752-0500

Phone: 605-455-6179

Email: gpourier@lws.bia.edu

URL: www.lws.k12.sd.us

Recruiter(s): Delores Pourier, Linda Hunter, Steve Elwood, Annette Red Owl

Vacancies: High school teachers (3), High school principal, high school counselor, middle school PE teacher, middle school teachers (2) elementary counselor, (2) 5th and (2) second grade teachers.
District Description: K-12 School.

93. Lower Brule School

Steven Selchert, Superintendent

PO Box 245

Lower Brule, SD 57458

Phone: 605-473-0216

Email: stevenselchert@brule.bia.edu

URL: TBA

Recruiter(s): Steven Selchert, Richard Williams

Vacancies: Special Eudcation 7-12, K-6 Alternative Education, Elementary Teacher
District Description: Tribal School located on the River, 300 student K-12

25. Marty Indian School

Everdell Wright, Superintendent

PO Box 187

Marty, SD 57361

Phone: 605-384-5431

Email: everdell_wright@hotmail.com

URL: TBA

Recruiter(s): Angela Blaha, Janell Garcia

Vacancies: Middle school, high school, elementary, and special education all areas.
District Description: Marty Indian School is a K-12 Tribal Grant School serving 320 Native American children from several different Indian Reservations. 50 of the children stay in our 7-12 dormitory facility. We are located 12 miles from Wagner in southeastern South Dakota with teacher based salary of $29,016 with vision single 100%, dental single 100%, life single 100%, medical and retirement available.

53. McIntosh Public School District 15-1

Dick Schaffan, Superintendent

PO Box 80

McIntosh, SD 57641

Phone: 605-273-4227 ext. 2222

Email: dick.schaffan@k12.sd.us

URL: TBA

Recruiter(s): Dick Schaffan

Vacancies: JH Science/PE with coaching and possible elementary principal and athletic director.
District Description: Small north central community. Excellent school, distinguished school on all three levels. 90 miles south of Bismarck. Ranching and farming community. Great kids.

89. McLaughlin School District 15-2

Lorie Hach, Superintendent

PO Box 880

McLaughlin, SD 57642

Phone: 605-823-4484

Email: lorie.hach@k12.sd.us

URL: www.mclaughlin.k12.sd.us

Recruiter(s): Shane Bostic

Vacancies: Elementary teacher, 6th grade Self Contained Classroom teacher, K-12 Vocal Music, 5-12 Band, High School Math, High School Government, Elementary Special Education, High School Special Education.
District Description: McLaughlin School is a K-12 school located on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in North Central South Dakota, near the Missouri River. McLaughlin School currently has 440 students enrolled, with a staff of about 100.

91. Mitchell School District 17-2

Dr. Joseph Graves, Superintendent

800 West 10th Ave.

Mitchell, SD 57301

Phone: 605-995-3010

Email: joseph.graves@k12.sd.us

URL: www.mitchellschools.org

Recruiter(s): Tracy Christensen, Becky Roth

Vacancies: Elementary, Title I/Reading Recovery, Elementary Counselor, Special Education, 7th grade Social Studies, 6th grade computers, SH Vocational Agriculture. Many extra-curricular assignments.
District Description: The Mitchell School District consists of 265.67 square miles with an assessed valuation in excess of $280 million and an annual operating budget of approximately $15 million, including $4 million to operate the vocational technical institute. Contract buses transport around 550 suburban and rural students daily. Mitchell provides high quality education on a personal basis for each of its 3000+ K-12 students. The educational facilities includes three elementary schools, a middle school, a senior high, and two rural schools. It is the district's intent to offer a well-rounded educational program with emphasis on reading, writing, mathematics, and communication. The Mitchell Technical Institute is also a part of the Mitchell School system and enrolls approximately 650 students. Mitchell School District employs more than 255 educators and 150 support staff.

85. Mount Vernon 17-3

Patrick Mikkonen, Superintendent

PO Box 46

Mount Vernon, SD 57363

Phone: 605-236-5237

Email: pat.mikkonen@k12.sd.us

URL: TBA

Recruiter(s): Patrick Mikkonen

Vacancies: Upper Elementary, 5-12 Instrumental Music, K-12 Vocal Music, HS Science. Coaching: Head football, Head track, Asst. volleyball, One Act Play
District Description: Mount Vernon is a class B, K-12 district located 10 miles west of Mitchell. The student population is 230 students. The district qualifies for the federal perkins loan reimbursement program.

14. Pierre School District

Dr. Kelly Glodt, Superintendent

211 S. Poplar

Pierre, SD 57501

Phone: 605-773-7300

Email: kelly.dlodt@k12.sd.us

URL: www.pierre.k12.sd.us

Recruiter(s): Dr. Kelly Dlodt, TBA

Vacancies: High School Intstrumental and Vocal Music; Elementary Principal; Elementary Teaching; Elementary Vocal; Elementary PE; Middle School Art; Middle School FACS; High School Math
District Description: TBA.

28. Plankinton School District

Becky Harris, Executive Director

1400 East 10th Street

Plankinton, SD 57368

Phone: 605-942-5437

Email: nbettner@clinicarecorp.com

URL: www.auroraplainsacademy.com

Recruiter(s): Becky Harris, Kris Harms

Vacancies: Middle to High School Level.
District Description: Aurora Plains Academy is an intensive residential treatment facility serving youth age 10-21. We offer a multidisciplinary approach to treatment utilizing 18 concept in providing psychological and psychiatric services, case management and therapy services, including the complete treatment planning component, which includes nursing services as well as psychopharmacology services. Within the residential program, services are provided to residents in areas of sexual offense, mental health, as well as alcohol and other drug addiction (AODA). The essence of programming for the youth placed at Aurora Plains Academy begins with the formulation of their individual treatment and individual educational plans. From these documents, our youth are provided 24 hours a day structured programming that make available to them continued access to our counseling staff and the opportunity to participate in individual, group, family counseling, substance abuse, and sexual offense counseling. These therapeutic modalities are complimented by an educational system designed for growth in academics as well as addressing all educational deficits.

49. Rapid City Area Schools

Steven R. Hengen, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

300 Sixth Street

Rapid City, SD 57701

Phone: 605-394-4014

Email: rapidcityhumanresources@k12.sd.us

URL: www.rcas.org

Recruiter(s): Steve Hengen, Katie Bray, Troy Volesky, Gordon Kendall, John Julius

Vacancies: Special Education, Secondary--all areas, and Elementary
District Description: Located in the Black Hills, RCAS employs approximately 1000 teachers and has a student enrollment of 13,000.

87. Shannon County Schools

Ted Hanson, Special Education Director

PO Box 109

Batesland, SD 57716

Phone: 605-288-1921

Email: shedeedn@shannon.ws

URL: TBA

Recruiter(s): Ted Hanson, Candi Foltz-Hall

Vacancies: TBA
District Description: 4 schools within the district, located in a rural area.

59. Shannon County School District

Candi Foltz-Hall, Early Childhood Coordinator

HCR 49 Box 175

Porcupine, SD 57772

Phone: 605-455-1496

Email: candi@shannon.ws

URL: TBA

Recruiter(s): Candi Foltz-Hall, Ted Hanson

Vacancies: Elementary and Special Education Positions
District Description: Shannon County School District is growing in school population and professionally. Located on the Pine Ridge Reservation serving over 1,500 students from preschool through high school.

60. Sioux Falls Catholic Schools

Sharon Hurley, Human Resources Director

3100 W. 41st Street

Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Phone: 605-575-3350

Email: shurley@stcss

URL: www.sfcss.org

Recruiter(s): Sharon Hurley

Vacancies: Elementary positions: Preschool Teacher, After School Coordinator; Middle School: Earth Science/Math Teacher; High School: English, Math/Physical Science, Theology and Spanish

District Description: The Sioux Falls Catholic School System is a consolidated PreK-12 school system. We have 7 elementary schools, a centralized Junior High with grades 7 and 8 and a high school with grades 9-12.

39. Sioux Falls School District

Becky Dorman, Human Resources Administrator

201 E. 38th St.

Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Phone: 605-367-7661

Email: TBA

URL: www.sf.k12.sd.us

Recruiter(s): Becky Dorman, Tamee Sandvall, Marie Rickert, Cathy Carmody, Greg King

Vacancies: Special Education, Elementary Education, Middle School and High School (All Subjects), Art, Music Physical Education, Counselors, Tech. Education, Librarian and Psychologist.
District Description: The Sioux Falls School District by enrollment is the largest district in SD. The District encompasses approximately 110 square miles, is located primarily in Minnehaha County, and has an estimated population of 120,000. Sioux Falls has 23 elementary school, 5 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

97. St. Francis Indian School

Richard Bad Milk, Elementary Principal

PO Box 379

St. Francis, SD 57572

Phone: 605-747-2297

Email: rbadmilk@sfisk12.org

URL: TBA

Recruiter(s): Andrew Rendon

Vacancies: HS English, HS Math, (3) HS Counselors-academic, career, and wellness, and full time certified.

District Description: Our school consists of K-8 in the older school and 9-12 in the new school just recently built. We transport by bus in from a 150 mile radius in the surrounding communities. We also have a alternative school that consists of 9-12 and a waiting list of students wanting to get in. Extra-curricular activities with the coaching and moderators available for the incoming new staff that are interested. Also, sign-in bonus of $1,000.00 for regular teacher and $1,500.00 for any Special Education staff hired. Interview and moving expenses are paid, if hired.

47. St. Joseph's Indian School

Melissa Hall, Human Resources Associate

PO Box 89

Chamberlain, SD 57325

Phone: 605-234-3311

Email: hrdept@stjo.org

URL: www.stjo.org

Recruiter(s): Bruce McCoy

Vacancies: Elementry Education-3rd grade is a private residential school located

District Description: St. Joseph's Indian School is a private, residential school located on the banks of the Missouri River in Chamberlain, SD. Our facility is comprised of teachers, counselors & houseparents that provide for the spiritual, emotional, social & educational development of each child. St. Joseph's Indian School is operated by the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart, Inc. (S.C.J.) based near Milwaukee, WI. St. Joseph's is accredited by the South Dakota Department of Education and by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children, Inc.

94. Tiospa Zina Tribal School

Dr. Frank Palleria, Superintendent

PO Box 719

Agency Village, SD 57262

Phone: 605-698-3953

Email: fpalleria@hotmail.com

URL: TBA

Recruiter(s): Dr. Frank Palleria, Gabe Kampeska

Vacancies: Elementary Teachers, Special Ed Teachers
District Description: Our school has 540 students K-12. We are located 7 miles south of Sisseton.

1. The University of South Dakota Professional Development Center

Kathy Peckham, PDC Senior Secretary

School of Education

414 East Clark St.

Vermillion, SD 57069

Phone: 605-677-5451

Email: kathy.peckham@usd.edu

URL: www.usd.edu

Recruiter(s): Kathy Peckham, Dr. Rosanne Yost

Vacancies: Will post vacancies upon arrival.

District Description: To gain teaching experience and earn a Masters Degree in one year. The Professional Development Center at The University of South Dakota and area schools offer this unique program for new teachers.

63. Todd County School District

Dr. Margo Heinert, Superintendent

PO Box 87

Mission, SD 57555

Phone: 605-856-4457

Email: mheinert@tcsdk12.org

URL: TBA

Recruiter(s): Dr. Margo Heinert, Deb Lucas

Vacancies: Elementary, secondary, and exceptional education vacancies.

District Description: Todd County School District, located on the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation, is committed to the success of ALL students through innovative programs and progressive beliefs in teacher empowerment.

69. University of Sioux Falls

Dawn S. Olson, Director of Graduate Programs in Education

1101 W. 22nd Street

Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Phone: 605-575-2083

Email: dawn.olson@usiouxfalls.edu

URL: www.usiouxfalls.edu

Recruiter(s): Dawn Olson, Kari Godwin

Vacancies: Graduate Education: Master Degree Programs in Reading, Technology, and Administration, Ed. Specialist Degree.

District Description: The University of Sioux Falls Fredrikson School of Education offers a tradition of excellence in graduate education. Courses are designed with a balance of practicum based experience, research, and theory applied to current issues and trends challenging today's learning centers. As Christian university in the liberal arts tradition, USF maintains an educational approach that places servant leadership at the core of its model. Class schedules for the two- to three- year programs are built around the needs of practicing professionals who aspire to make a difference in the lives of students and their communities.

82. Vermillion School District

Mark, Froke, Superintendent

17 Prospect

Vermillion, SD 57069

Phone: 605-677-7000

Email: mark.froke@k12.sd.us

URL: www.vermillion.k12.sd.us

Recruiter(s): Pat Anderson, Mark Froke

Vacancies: Language Arts, Math, Physical Education, Coaching

District Description: The Vermillion School District presents an exciting professional opportunity for prospective teachers. The district of 1300 students works closely with the University of South Dakota to expand professional experiences for faculty members.

71. Watertown School District 14-4

Steve Moore, Assistant Superintendent

Box 730

Watertown, SD 57201

Phone: 605-882-6312

Email: steve.moore@k12.sd.us

URL: www.watertown.k12.sd.us

Recruiter(s): Steve Moore, Lesli Hanson

Vacancies: TBA

District Description: District currently has 3700 students, community is a growing community that is always changing but still has come small town atmosphere.

16. Waverly School District 14-5

Laura Morrow, Superintendent

319 Mary Place

Waverly, SD 57201

Phone: 605-886-9174

Email: laura.morrow@k12.sd.us

URL: www.waverly.k12.sd.us

Recruiter(s): Laura Morrow

Vacancies: Science 7-12, Music K-12, Elementary Classes, and maybe more?? Couching: Volleyball, Track, and Basketball.
District Description: Waverly is a small school!

6. Yankton School District

Joseph J. Gertsema, Superintendent of Schools

P.O. Box 738

Yankton, SD 57078

Phone: 605-665-3998

Email: keggers@ysd.k12.sd.us

URL: www.ysd.k12.sd.us

Recruiter(s): Joseph J. Gertsema, Ed.D

Vacancies: High school language arts, high school chemistry/AP chemistry, high school family and consumer science, 7/8th grade technical education. (Positions are open until filled)

District Description: District size: 2,915 students. Yankton is a historic community and regional hub located on the Missouri River near the IA/NE border.

96. Youth Enrichment Services

Karen DeLange, Human Resources

824 E 14yh St.

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Phone: 605-338-8061

Email: kdelange@youthenrichment.org

URL: www.youthenrichment.org

Recruiter(s): Karen DeLange, Linda Roe

Vacancies: Lead Teachers and Aides in the Infant, Toddler and Preschool areas. Site Coordinators in the After School Program.

District Description: The Mission of Youth Enrichment Services, Inc. is to enrich and develop the lives of children, youth, and families in the Sioux Empire through comprehensive and educational services necessary to meet evolving needs. YES is incorporated as a not-for-profit under the State of South Dakota and provides year-round, licensed early childhood education and school age enrichment programs. YES offers Infant & Toddler Care, Pre-School and Pre-Kindergarten, Community-based Head Start, Kindergarten Plus, Afterschool Enrichment, Extended Care, and Summer Enrichment programs at three center locations in Sioux Falls, and in school or church sites in Sioux Falls, Brandon, and Harrisburg.