Tiospa Zina Employment Opportunities
Tiospa Zina Mission Statement: The mission of Tiospa Zina Tribal School, as a Dakota School created from the vision of a few and supported by many, is to cultivate successful citizens by building positive relationships with families in our culturally diverse society with Wicake-Honesty, Tehinda-Guidance, Waunsida-Compassion, Okciya-Generosity, Ohoda-Respect, and Woksape-Understanding.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required Form I-9 upon hire as the position requires current authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
Tiospa Zina is an Indian Preference employer per SWO TERO
*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
Ask about our Education Professionals residential living quarters!
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
SCHOOL WIDE POSITIONS
Position: School Security Officer (Job Description)
Opening Date: January 29, 2026
Closing Date: May 27, 2026
HIGH SCHOOL POSITIONS
Position (Starting the 26-27 School Year): Academic Counselor (Job Description)
Opening Date: May 2, 2026
Closing Date: May 16, 2026
MIDDLE SCHOOL POSITIONS
Position (Starting the 26-27 School Year): Middle School Teacher (Job Description)
Opening Date: May 12, 2026
Closing Date: May 26, 2026
ELEMENTARY POSITIONS
Position (Starting the 26-27 School Year): Elementary School Teacher (Job Description)
Opening Date: May 12, 2026
Closing Date: May 26, 2026
SPECIAL EDUCATION POSITIONS
Position (Starting the 26-27 School Year): Special Education Teacher (Job Description)
Opening Date: May 5, 2026
Closing Date: May 19, 2026
Position (Starting the 26-27 School Year): Special Education Paraprofessional (Job Description)
Opening Date: May 2, 2026
Closing Date: May 16, 2026
DAKOTA STUDIES POSITIONS
Position (Starting the 26-27 School Year): Dakota Studies Teacher (Job Description)
Opening Date: May 12, 2026
Closing Date: May 26, 2026
Position (Starting the 26-27 School Year): Dakota Studies Paraprofessional (Job Description)
Opening Date: May 2, 2026
Closing Date: May 16, 2026
SUPPORT/ SERVICE STAFF POSITIONS
Position: Bus Driver($2000 signing bonus) (Job Description)
Opening Date: April 27, 2026
Closing Date: May 26, 2026
Position : Cook (Job Description)
Opening Date: April 20, 2026
Closing Date: May 26, 2026
ATHLETIC/ACTIVITIES POSITIONS:
Required NFHS Courses | Athletic Coaches | Extra-Curricular Advisors |
Fundamentals of Coaching(Must be taken once) | x | |
First Aid, Health, and Safety (Must be taken bi-annually) | x | |
Concussion in sports (must be taken annually) | x | |
Sportsmanship | x | |
Social Media | x | x |
Bullying, Hazing, and Inappropriate Behaviors | x | x |
Engaging Effectively with parents | x | x |
