2026-27 MS Science Teacher (open until filled)

Harrisburg SchoolDistrict•Harrisburg, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the daily management and operations of an assigned classroom. The teacher will plan and design instruction, selecting research-based strategies, methods, activities, and materials specific to content that is differentiated for diverse learners. Multiple evaluations and assessments will be used to evaluate student mastery of content and to inform instruction for the class, as individuals, and within diverse groups. The teacher will provide direction, encouragement, support, and clarification, as well as prompt and useful feedback. Learning activities will be implemented in a logical coherent fashion and paced appropriately to increase retention. The teacher will facilitate students in constructing their own understanding of the content and provide opportunities to learn through technology and peer interaction. Organization of time, space, resources, and equipment for instruction is also a key responsibility. The teacher will communicate expected student behavior consistent with the Student Code of Conduct and correct inappropriate behavior. Maintaining professional relationships with fellow teachers, administration, parents, and students, as well as maintaining correct and useful student records of student work within content areas, are essential. Participation in parent conferences and communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress is necessary. The teacher will also monitor students during recess, lunchroom, study halls, and in hallways. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in and endorsements in the area(s) of teaching assignment.
Current/valid South Dakota Teaching Certificate.
Successful student teaching.
Constant hand-eye/mind-eye coordination.
Frequent walking, keyboarding, speaking, writing, bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, sitting, and turning.
Some lifting up to 30 lbs.
Excellent written and verbal communication, strategic planning, problem solving, organizational, time management, and conflict resolution skills.
Computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, email, and internet.
Ability to keep information confidential.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily management and operations of assigned classroom.
Plans and designs instruction; selects research-based strategies, methods, activities, and materials specific to content that is differentiated for diverse learners.
Uses multiple evaluations and assessments to evaluate student mastery of content and to inform instruction for the class, as individuals, and within diverse groups.
Provides direction, encouragement, support, and clarification, as well as prompt and useful feedback.
Implements learning activities in logical coherent fashion and paced appropriately to increase retention.
Facilitates students in constructing their own understanding of the content.
Provides for opportunity to learn through technology and peer interaction.
Organizes time, space, resources, and equipment for instruction.
Communicates expected student behavior consistent with the Student Code of Conduct; corrects inappropriate behavior.
Maintains professional relationships with fellow teachers, administration, parents, and students.
Maintains correct and useful student records of student work within content areas.
Participates in parent conferences and communicates with parents/guardians in regards to student progress as necessary.
Monitors students during recess, lunchroom, study halls, and in hallways.
Performs other duties as assigned.