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2025-2026 Spanish Immersion Teacher (Elementary or Middle School) Applicant Pool

Sioux Falls School District

Sioux Falls, SD

Posted/Updated: 8 days ago

Job Description
We want YOU here!

This posting is for those interested in teaching in our Spanish Immersion programs at either the elementary or middle school level for the 2025-2026 school year.

Elementary Spanish Immersion

The specialized language immersion program allows English-proficient students to become bilingual and bi-literate in Spanish. Students attending the immersion program receive all classroom instruction in Spanish beginning in kindergarten. Through exposure to and practice with the language, students gain understanding and develop language proficiency. English language arts are introduced beginning in 3rd - 5th grade.

Click here to learn more about the elementary program.

Middle School Spanish Immersion

The goal of the Spanish Immersion program in middle school is to expand Spanish speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills and develop a multicultural awareness of Spanish-speaking people around the world. Middle school Spanish Immersion students receive classroom instruction in Spanish in three classes every day: Spanish science, Spanish social studies, and Spanish language arts. All other middle school instruction is delivered in English.

Click here to learn more about the middle school program.

What Makes You a Good Fit?
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • South Dakota certification or licensure with endorsements in the areas of teaching assignment required.
  • As part of the certification requirements with the Department of Education, candidates must submit a Foreign Credential Evaluation. To do this, candidates can use any NACES or AICE approved agencies. Get started with this today to help expedite future processes!
  • Successful student teaching or experience teaching in a Spanish learning environment.
  • Native or near native Spanish skills with the ability to speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish and English.
  • Meet District Spanish language competency standards for oral and written proficiency established through objective means selected by the District and through lesson demonstration.
  • For a full list of requirements and duties, please check out the job description linked in the Resources section below.

What Makes SFSD a Good Fit?
  • Compensation: Starting at $52,233 to $58,823, based on experience.
  • 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

Sioux Falls School District Resources


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Primary Location:
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Salary Range:
$52,233.00 - $58,823.00 / Refer to Salary Schedule
Shift Type:
Full-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.