This position has been designated as High Needs/Difficult to fill, so it is bonus eligible. Please see the bonus structure below:

First Year of Employment = $1,500 Bonus
Second Year of Employment = $1,500 Bonus
Third Year of Employment = $1,500 Bonus

The Rapid City Area School District (RCAS) is seeking truly extraordinary educators to join our outstanding system of faculty and staff for this school year and we also have openings open for the 2026-27 School Year. Successful candidates for our teaching positions will display technical excellence in instructional techniques, a love for collaboration and continuous learning, and create a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth for our students.  Qualified candidates will also establish an effective rapport with students to motivate to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further participation in the total school program, in accordance with each student's ability and to meet the South Dakota standards.  A goal of the Rapid City Area Schools is to create a culture of inquiry where professional learning is expected, sought after, and is an ongoing part of teaching and learning. 

Educators who are rehired to the district can now return at their previous salary they were at when they left the district.

To Apply please go to our Career Page at www.rcas.org.

Rapid City Area Schools is currently looking for an additional School Counselor, that will split thier time between South Canyon Elementary and Meadowbrook Elementary.

The professional school counselor is a certified educator trained in school counseling with unique qualifications and skills to address all students' academic, personal, social and college and career development needs.  School counselors working with their principals implement comprehensive school counseling program based on district strategic plans and goals, and the Comprehensive School Counseling Model.  Professional school counselors serve a vital role in maximizing student achievement.  Incorporating leadership, advocacy and collaboration, school counselors promote equity and access to opportunities and rigorous educational experiences for all students.  Collaborating with other stakeholders to promote student achievement, school counselors address the needs of all students through prevention, intervention programs, and use counseling standards to create a comprehensive school counseling program.

To Apply please go to Rapid City Area Schools Career Page at www.rcas.org.