Job board data suggests South Dakota has fewer teacher openings heading into the new school year, but comprehensive vacancy data is not publicly available.
That’s according to reporting by Northern Plains News.
Employment websites show around 143 to 155 teaching positions open statewide as of July 2025, compared to 353 openings reported officially last July.
Education officials caution the numbers may not reflect districts using emergency certifications or combining classes.
Rural districts continue struggling with high vacancy rates based on available data.
South Dakota moved up to 46th nationally in average teacher pay, but still lags behind all neighboring states.
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