Last Revised: 5/07/2026 Teacher - Certified
Reports to: Building Principal
Job Description
Hot Springs School District 23 -2
SALARY
- Following the current Certified Negotiated Agreement hiring schedule.
- FLSA Status: Exempt
JOB SUMMARY:
To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning
environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed
under the supervision of the Principal.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
- Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
- Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
- Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
- Provide appropriate feedback on work.
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
- Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school
regulations.
- Prepare required reports on students and activities.
- Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress
and student needs.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
- Prepare classroom for class activities.
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
- Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
- Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
- Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability
backgrounds.
- Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly
return phone calls and answer emails.
- Participate in appropriate professional activities.
- Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student
organizations as directed.
- Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- BA/BS degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field teaching
- South Dakota State certification in teaching in appropriate subject area.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
- Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
- Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
- Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office
equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for
employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered
by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.
Comprehensive Benefits Package! SDRS retirement (6% employee match and 6% district retirement
contribution), 403(b) retirement, paid time off benefits, including paid holidays, district paid life
insurance, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance. NOTE: Benefits are pro-rated for part-
time positions.
Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.