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 Instructor

  • Watertown, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Watertown, SD
  • 1 day ago

Develop and utilize lesson plans which incorporate adopted curriculum Work with support staff to gain appropriate services to meet students’ needs....

Middle School ELA Teacher & Homeroom Lea...

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 9 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 9 days ago

What We're Looking For: A certified English Language Arts teacher with a passion for middle school learners. Someone who loves Jesus, grammar, and a well-placed Oxford comma....

Kindergarten Lakota Language Teacher

  • Saint Francis, SD
  • 13 days ago
  • Saint Francis, SD
  • 13 days ago

Responsibilities: Developing and implementing lesson plans that align with Lakota language curriculum Creating a culturally responsive and inclusive classroom environment Providing individualized support...

2nd Grade Lakota Language Teacher

  • Saint Francis, SD
  • 13 days ago
  • Saint Francis, SD
  • 13 days ago

You will create engaging lesson plans that incorporate storytelling, traditional songs, and cultural activities to immerse students in the language and foster a deep appreciation for their heritage....

High School English Teacher - 1.0 FTE at...

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 17 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 17 days ago

Language Arts....

Middle School Lakota Language Teacher

  • Saint Francis, SD
  • 18 days ago
  • Saint Francis, SD
  • 18 days ago

Responsibilities: Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that promote language acquisition and retention. Provide instruction in Lakota language and culture to middle school students....

2025-26 High School English Teacher - 1....

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 18 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 18 days ago

Language Arts....

English Teacher, Bishop OGorman Catholic Schools

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 18 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 18 days ago

Location: OGorman High School Job Description: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging English language and literature lessons that encourage active learning and critical thinking Create lesson plans and...

CERTIFICATION This position requires a valid South Dakota teaching certification with the Secondary English as a New Language endorsement and one of the following: Secondary Intermediate English Language...

2025-26 HS English Teacher, Meade School District 46-1

  • Sturgis, SD
  • 25 days ago
  • Sturgis, SD
  • 25 days ago

Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning....

High School English Teacher w/wo Coaching, Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6 Submit Resume Position: High School English Teacher w/wo Coaching Job ID: 4030 County: Region 2 - Sioux Falls Metro...

High School English Leaner Summer School...

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 23 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 23 days ago

, Education High School English Leaner Summer School Education Assistant at Axtell Park High School English Leaner Summer School Education Assistant at Axtell Park Sioux Falls School District...

High School Language Arts Teacher

  • Sturgis, SD
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sturgis, SD
  • 45+ 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

  • Sturgis, SD
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sturgis, SD
  • 60+ 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...

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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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