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Saint Francis Indian School is a Sicangu government-chartered school funded by the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). With approximately 700+ Native children and over 100+ faculty and staff, SFIS provides an opportunity for children to learn in an Oceti Sakowin Oyate environment. Located within the historic Great Sioux Reservation, SFIS is a unique place of learning, providing K12 education for the Sicangu community.
Saint Francis Indian School are inviting candidates to apply for the following position(s). These positions will appeal to those who foster academic excellence from an Indigenous perspective. These successful candidates must have an approachable, collaborative leadership style. We take a decolonizing approach to administration and teaching, both rooted in Indigenous principles and philosophies. Our faculty, staff, parents and school-age children adhere strongly to the twin commitments of accountability to community and academic integrity.
Saint Francis Indian School appreciates unsolicited applications for employment any time of the year. If you are interested, please call to be placed on our opening contact list. The School's Job Application is located on this page and can be downloaded in PDF format.
The St. Francis Indian School has openings for positions below. ** Please call for most current openings. **
JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS
Open until filled. Call for the latest positions. Positions are for the current school year unless otherwise noted. All teaching positions require a South Dakota Teacher Certification in the area that applies to your concentration. All Para-educators require a Para-Pro Certificate and/or 48 college credits in your area to be considered Highly Qualified (HQ).
APPLY ONLINE HERE: Online Job Application
Job Vacancies:
Certified: Teaching
School-Wide:
Instructional Service Director
High School:
High School Computer Teacher
High School Alternative Teacher
High School CTE:
Business Teacher
Agriculture Teacher
Middle School:
Assistant Principal
Elementary School:
1 Paraprofessional
Elementary Teacher
Elementary Office Manager
Transportation:
3 Bus Drivers (CDL required)
Bus Monitors
FACE Program:
Parent Educator
Business Office:
Inventory Clerk/ Fixed Assets
Security:
3 Bathroom Monitors
Special Education
Special Education Teacher
Job Note: TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
REQUIREMENTS: BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION, 2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, MUST POSSESS VALID SOUTH DAKOTA EDUCATORS LICENSE
JOB DUTIES
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests to elementary students with special needs. Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence. Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise elementary school programs. Confer with other staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula. Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEPs) for students' educational, physical, or social development. Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes. Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities. Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students. Guide or counsel students with adjustment problems, academic problems, or special academic interests. Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment or materials to prevent injuries and damage. Instruct special needs students in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques, such as phonetics, multisensory learning, or repetition to reinforce learning and meet students' varying needs. Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, or food preparation. Interpret the results of standardized tests to determine students' strengths and areas of need. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations. Meet with parents or guardians to discuss their children's progress, advise them on using community resources, or teach skills for dealing with students' impairments. Modify the general elementary education curriculum for specialneeds students. Monitor teachers or teacher assistants to ensure adherence to special education program requirements. Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Organize and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their perceptual skills. Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, or social development. Plan or conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Plan or supervise experiential learning activities, such as class projects, field trips, demonstrations, or visits by guest speakers. Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play. Prepare objectives, outlines, or other materials for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or school or state requirements. Prepare, administer, or grade tests or assignments to evaluate students' progress. Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms. Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement. Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy.
SALARY: $ 42,000.00 per
EMPLOYER/CONTACT PERSON: TROY I-UNDERMAN
CONTACT'S JOB TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR CONTACT: 605 747 2299 troyl@sfisk12.orq
502 EAST WARRIOR DRIVE
SAINT FRANCIS, SOUTH DAKOTA 57572
$40,000.00 Base Salary,
$2000.00 Certified New Teachers
Sign on Bonus.
Housing for Certified Teaching Staff.
TO APPLY: The following need to be attached to your application:
• High School Diploma/GED
• College Transcripts
• Two forms of Identification
We cannot accept your application without the above-stated items. Your application will be considered “INCOMPLETE” and we will return it to you.
Any questions, call Troy Lunderman at (605)747-2299 ext. 2104 FAX: (605) 747-5710
THANK YOU
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Submit SOH, Inc. job application with required attachments and mail to Saint Francis Indian School, Human Resources, P.O. Box 379, St. Francis, SD 57572 or call Troy Lunderman at 605-747-2299 ext 2104 ext. 2107. Applications can also be emailed to troyl@sfisk12.org or Michelle Pauley Human Resource Generalist mpauley@sfisk12.org
For CERTIFIED POSITIONS
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL TEACHING POSITIONS: Requires a Teacher’s Certification in the area that applies to your concentration.
For ALL POSITIONS
Download SFIS Job Application and Pre-employment Investigation (Background Check) forms below. Both are required as consideration for employment.
NOTICE: All individuals selected are subject to the Drug Free Workplace Policy of Sicangu Oyate Ho, Inc. which includes pre-employment drug testing. All tentative selectees are subject to a favorable Background Investigation. For information on submitting applications and supporting documentation, please call 605-747-2299, ext. 2111.
Housing is available for teaching staff. There may also be a sign-on bonus for qualified applicants.
Thank you for considering employment at St. Francis Indian School.