Teacher - IGNITE Program Initiative

Teacher - IGNITE Program Initiative

Salary

$29.46 Hourly

Location

307 Saint Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

01831

Department

Sheriffs Office

Division

Jail

Opening Date

07/31/2026

Closing Date

9/7/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

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Position Description

The Teacher at the Western South Dakota Juvenile Services Center (JSC) is charged with preparing students aged 10 up to 20 for meaningful lives by contributing to the educational and social development in a detention setting. Safety and security of the students and staff is of the highest priority.

Teachers instruct with the assistance of correctional staff. Classrooms consist of multiple grade, age and school district combinations.

Teachers are staffed during the Rapid City School District Calendar and serve a two-week period during the summer months. Teachers are on an independent paid leave schedule due to paid time allotted during the school district closures and summer months when no work is performed.

Position Functions

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate student assignments, track and document homework that enters and leaves the Juvenile Services Center and both adult and juvenile IGNITE Program participants.
• Correct student modules, report grades to home school, document grades and correspond with each student's school.
• Implement the classroom rules and document students' behaviors hourly and in weekly secured narratives.
• Communicate with other teachers in the facility to serve students' educational needs and areas of concern to administration.
• Communicate with students' home schools regarding educational services.
• Provide work to lower level students and/or not currently enrolled students until staffed with the school district and work with special education teacher and title teacher to provide special services for students.
• Maintain control of inventoried items, working closely with line staff to anticipate problems, closely monitoring students' behavior while in the classroom and responding accordingly to prevent behavior problems.
• Continually upgrade educational skills by attending classes and workshops provided by the school district and Pennington County Sheriff's Office and attend other meetings and trainings as required.
• Document pertinent information on the homework email account.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with all county policies and procedures.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree; must meet education certification requirements as established by the State of South Dakota.
• One year teaching experience in a juvenile detention or similar setting preferred.
• Special education experience preferred.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid South Dakota Driver's License within 90 days of moving to South Dakota.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards
• This position frequently remains stationary for long periods of time and needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine and printer.
• Must be able to move up to 20 pounds unassisted, and move 40 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively on telephone, in-person and in writing.

Additional Information

Working Environment:

• Work is generally performed in a classroom within a correctional facility.
• This position will include close interactions with detainees.

Pennington County Benefit Summary

The following is a summary of benefits available to full-time and part-time benefited employees of Pennington County.

Heath Care Program

Health - Pennington County has a self-funded health care program for employees and their dependents. Health Insurance and Prescription Drug is covered through Wellmark (Blue Cross Blue Shield). Two plans are offered: a traditional PPO plan with co-pay structure and a high deductible plan with higher deductible/out-of-pocket maximums.

Dental - Dental coverage is provided through Delta Dental of South Dakota. 100% of usual and customary charges for preventive and diagnostic procedures are covered, after a $50 deductible per individual / $150 per family. Routine and restorative procedures, endodontics, periodontics, and major services are covered at 50%. There is an annual maximum of $1000 per individual. Orthodontics are not covered under this plan.

Prescription - The Health care program includes retail and mail order (90-day supply) prescription coverage, both requiring an affordable co-pay. Co-pays do not accumulate toward satisfaction of the deductible or co-insurance limit.

Note: Health care program coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following one complete month of employment. The program is available for employees and their dependents.

Life Insurance

Pennington County provides a $20,000 basic life insurance policy for every benefited employee. Optional supplemental life insurance can be purchased for employee, spouse, and dependent children.

Employee Assistance Program

Pennington County employees and family members may receive counseling services for issues relating to financial difficulties, marital and family distress, emotional problems, and alcohol or drug abuse. Generally speaking, as many as three visits annually are provided at no charge. Services are confidential.

Retirement Plan

Pennington County is a member of the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS). The employee contributes 6% (8% for public safety) of gross wages. The contribution is matched by the County. Upon separation from employment with Pennington County, individuals who are fully vested in SDRS (three years of contributory service) have the right to receive a monthly lifetime retirement benefit at retirement age.

Employees may choose to save additional funds toward retirement on a pre-tax basis through the SDRS supplemental retirement program. Other SDRS benefits include long term disability, family, and spouse benefits.

Supplemental Insurance

AFLAC offers various supplemental insurance policies for employees and family members. These policies are portable and guaranteed renewable. Premiums are deducted from payroll.

Paid Time Off

Vacation - Vacation time accrues per pay period at the rate of 3.077 hours for new employees with incremental increases based on years of service. Maximum hours of accumulation apply.

Sick Leave - Sick leave accrues at the rate of 3.077 hours per pay period. Employees may use up to 80 hours of available sick leave annually for other designated reasons. Sick leave separation benefits are available after 10 years of employment.

Holidays - Employees are eligible for up to 11 paid holidays per year.

All Paid Time Off benefits are prorated based on the number of hours worked or benefit time taken in a pay period for all benefited employees.

This summary is for general information only. Employees have access to complete and detailed policies, procedures, or summary plan descriptions for all benefits cited.

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South Dakota Teacher Certification is required. Do you currently hold a South Dakota Teacher Certificate?

• Yes
• No

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Have you used any form of federally illegal drugs in the past year? If yes, please explain below.

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Do you currently hold a Bachelor or Masters Degree?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Pennington County

Department Sheriffs Office Address 300 Kansas City Street

Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701