The overall job market for teachers remains very competitive. However, the number and type of jobs vary greatly depending on location. Explore employment opportunities in a variety of settings. Placing geographic restrictions on yourself will reduce the number of teaching opportunities you can consider. Carefully check the requirements of each state in which you plan to seek employment; licensing requirements vary. Generally school districts the size of Sioux Falls and larger have vacancies listed on their websites. The larger systems usually expect teachers to apply directly if they are interested. Smaller systems typically advertise, however, as soon as they have a vacancy.
When you know where you want to teach, create a list of the school districts in your preferred area. The U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics has a search engine for addresses of all public school districts nationwide. Remember to investigate education employment opportunities posted on the Augustana Student Success Center Job & Internship Listing. Another valuable resource is the American Association for Employment in Education.
The links below will assist you in your job search.
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South Dakota Resources
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Additional Education Job Search Resources
- Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Career Center
- National Education Association (NEA)
- U.S. Department of Education (U.S. DOE)
Teaching Overseas