Tiospa Zina Mission Statement: The Mission of Tiospa Zina, as a Dakota school created from the vision of a few supported by many, is to nurture our children, honor the past, embrace the present, and contribute to the future of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate by empowering students to be self-directed achievers, creative thinkers, balanced individuals, effective communicators, enlightened representatives, and global citizens in a diverse and changing world.

Employment Application found here

SUBSTITUTE AREAS OF NEED

Substitutes needed for the following: Teaching, Bus Driver, Custodian, Cook, and Bus Monitor.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED and *specific certification requirements for Teaching and Bus Driving.

Applications accepted on an on-going basis. Please call or stop in the office for more information.

***Pre-Employment background checks are required.

ADMINISTRATION POSITIONS

Position: 9-12 HS Principal (Job Description)

Opening Date: April 15, 2025

Closing Date: Open until filled

Position: Superintendent

Opening Date: May 21, 2025

Closing Date: Open until filled

Position: Dean of Students

Opening Date: May 21, 2025

Closing Date: Open until filled

Position: Human Resources Director

Opening Date: July 9th, 2025

Closing Date: Open until filled

HIGH SCHOOL POSITIONS

Position: Certified HS/MS PE Teacher ($3000 signing bonus)

Opening Date: April 4, 2025

Closing Date: Open until filled

MIDDLE SCHOOL POSITIONS

Position: Certified MS PE Teacher ($3000 signing bonus)

Opening Date: April 4, 2025

Closing Date: Open until filled

Position: Certified MS Classroom Teacher ($3000 signing bonus) (Job Description)

Opening Date: April 4, 2025

Closing Date: Open until filled

Position: MS Paraprofessional (Job Description)

Opening Date: May 21, 2025

Closing Date: Open until filled

ELEMENTARY POSITIONS

Position: Certified Elementary Teacher ($3000 signing bonus) (Job Description)

Opening Date: Dec 5, 2024

Closing Date: Open until filled

SPECIAL EDUCATION POSITIONS

Position: Elementary Sped. Transporter

Opening Date: Dec 5, 2024

Closing Date: Open until filled

Position: HS/MS Sped. Paraprofessional (Job description)

Opening Date: May 21, 2025

Closing Date: Open until filled

DAKOTA STUDIES POSITIONS

Position: Dakota Studies Teacher (MS/HS) (Job description)

Opening Date: May 21, 2025

Closing Date: Open until filled

SUPPORT STAFF POSITIONS

Position: Bus Driver($2000 signing bonus) (Job Description)

Opening Date: Dec 5, 2024

Closing Date: Open until filled

Position: Cook/Dishwasher (Job Description)

Opening Date: May 21, 2025

Closing Date: Open until filled

*** Pre-employment background checks are required. 

*** Full benefits and retirement package available. Employer matches up to 7% in 401K. 

ATHLETIC COACH POSITIONS:  23-24 SCHOOL YEAR

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

-Complete or have on file a Tiospa Zina Tribal School Job Application with all requirements fulfilled.

-An Endorsement in the sport you are applying OR Two (2) years prior High School Coaching Experience in the sport that you are applying (assistant or head).

-Must verify completion of all National Federation of High School Sports (NFHS) courses required by the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA), listed below:

-Fundamentals of Coaching (Must be taken once)

-First Aid, Health, and Safety (Must be taken bi-annually)

-Concussion in Sports (Must be taken annually)

-Must verify completion of all National Federation of High School Sports (NFHS) courses required by Tiospa Zina Tribal School, listed below:

-Sportsmanship

-Social Media

-Bullying, Hazing, and Inappropriate Behaviors

-Engaging Effectively With Parents

*For complete job description contact Tiospa Zina Tribal School Human Resource Department

Application Materials can be found at the TZTS Documents link: All applicants are required to complete both the Application and *Background check forms. 

Tiospa Zina is an Indian Preference employer.

*All applicants and employees are subject to both 25 U.S.C. 3207: The Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act and the 42 U.S.C. 13041: Crime Control Act