Language Arts Teacher Jobs in South Dakota

A Language Arts Teacher in secondary education is responsible for the instruction of English Literature, Reading, Writing, and other language-related topics to students from Grade 6 to 12. Their duties include preparing lesson plans, conducting classes, providing one-on-one guidance to students, grading assignments, and tests, as well as collaborating with other educators to integrate cross-curricular instruction. They are also tasked with fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that nurtures students' language development skills, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and promoting cultural appreciation through literature.

Important skills for a Language Arts Teacher include strong communication, patience, creativity, and organizational abilities. They should be adept at classroom management and able to accommodate diverse learning styles. Relevant certifications can include a Bachelor's degree in English or a related field, a teaching credential, and in many states, a Master's degree in Education is often preferred or required. Prior to becoming a Language Arts Teacher, a person may hold roles such as a Teacher's Assistant, a Tutor, or an English Literature Instructor at a smaller scale like a tuition center.

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High School English Teacher, Viborg-Hurley School District

  • Viborg, SD
  • 18 hours ago
  • Viborg, SD
  • 18 hours ago

High School English Teacher, Viborg-Hurley School District Position: High School English Teacher Job ID: 3990 County: Region 2 - Sioux Falls Metro Posted: March 14, 2025 Contact Information:...

Participates in parent conferences and communications with parents/guardians in regards to student progress as necessary. Monitors students during recess, lunchroom, study halls, and in hallways....

High School English with or without coaching, Sign-On Bonus

  • Beresford, SD
  • 4 days ago
  • Beresford, SD
  • 4 days ago

Participates in parent conferences and communications with parents/guardians in regards to student progress as necessary. Monitors students during recess, lunchroom, study halls, and in hallways....

High School English Language Arts Teacher, Rapid City Area Schools

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 4 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 4 days ago

High School English Language Arts Teacher, Rapid City Area Schools Submit Resume Position: High School English Language Arts Teacher Job ID: 3906 County: Region 6 - Black Hills & Badlands Posted: March...

High School English Teacher, Elk Point-Jefferson

  • Elk Point, SD
  • 8 days ago
  • Elk Point, SD
  • 8 days ago

High School English Teacher, Elk Point-Jefferson Position: High School English Teacher Job ID: 3871 County: Region 2 - Sioux Falls Metro Posted: March 06, 2025 Contact Information: Elk...

As a global studies school, we integrate a worldwide perspective into all subject areas, helping students make meaningful connections across science, social studies, and math....

Dakota Language Teacher; Open until filled, Sisseton School District 54-2 Submit Resume Position: Dakota Language Teacher; Open until filled Job ID: 3886 County: Region 1 - Glacial Lakes Posted:...

As a global studies school, we integrate a worldwide perspective into all subject areas, helping students make meaningful connections across science, social studies, and math....

HS English Teacher, Andes Central School District

  • Lake Andes, SD
  • 12 days ago
  • Lake Andes, SD
  • 12 days ago

HS English Teacher, Andes Central School District Position: HS English Teacher Job ID: 3827 County: Region 3 - James River Valley Posted: March 01, 2025 Contact Information: Andes Central School...

High School Language Arts Teacher

  • Sturgis, SD
  • 16 days ago
  • Sturgis, SD
  • 16 days ago

LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER 2025/2026 SCHOOL YEAR DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT 51-1 POSITION TITLE & DETAILS TITLE TEACHER WORK DAYS as per contract REPORTS TO Building Administrator SALARY SCHEDULE Appendix...

High School Language Arts

  • Edgemont, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Edgemont, SD
  • 30+ days ago

No wage data provided High School Language Arts (Not Available) Location: Edgemont, SD - 57735 Positions available: 1 Job #: 4863019 Posted: 2/10/2025 Source: K12JobSpot Site: www.k12jobspot.com...

High School Language Arts

  • Sturgis, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sturgis, SD
  • 30+ days ago

Position Type: High School Teaching/English Date Posted: 2/10/2025 Location: Edgemont (High-Needs School) District: Edgemont School DistrictAdditional Information: Show/Hide We are looking for a...

High School Language Arts Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)

  • Huron, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Huron, SD
  • 30+ days ago

High School Language Arts Teacher (2025-2026 School Year) Huron School District Huron High School - Huron, South Dakota Job Details Job ID:4936538 Application Deadline:Posted until filled Re-Posted:...

2025-2026 High School English Language A...

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 45+ days ago

, Education 2025-2026 High School English Language Arts Teacher (Applicant Pool) 2025-2026 High School English Language Arts Teacher (Applicant Pool) Sioux Falls School District Sioux Falls, SD Posted...

Demographic Data for South Dakota

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Salary for Language Arts Teacher Jobs in South Dakota

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecondaryTeachers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Language Arts Teachers in South Dakota offer the following education background
Master's Degree
46.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.6%
Doctorate Degree
21.4%
High School or GED
2.9%
Associate's Degree
1.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
Some High School
0.4%
Some College
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Language Arts Teachers in South Dakota
Less than 1 year
34.2%
1-2 years
26.3%
None
18.7%
2-4 years
12.7%
6-8 years
5.1%
10+ years
3.0%


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