About Us

Why Work at HSD?

Harrisburg, South Dakota is located just off Interstate 29 in the southeast corner of the state, nearing the borders of Minnesota and Iowa, approximately four hours from Minneapolis and three hours from Omaha.

The Harrisburg School District serves approximately 5,700 students over 76 square miles between southern Sioux Falls and Harrisburg, South Dakota. Our District is the fastest-growing in the State and shows no signs of slowing down! Since 2001, our District has grown 629%!

We currently have one high school, two middle schools, and seven elementary schools. In November 2021 we broke ground on a new middle school and a new Freshman Academy, both to be completed in the Fall of 2023.

Make Yourself at Home.

The Harrisburg School District, consisting of the entirety of Harrisburg and a portion of southern Sioux Falls, is a family-friendly community with a variety of housing options for all income levels in safe, welcoming neighborhoods. As the community grows, new neighborhoods, parks, businesses, and recreational areas are continuously emerging.

Small-Town Living, Big City Access

Our District's location makes access to entertainment, dining, recreation, and other activities easy and convenient for our staff and residents. See what the Harrisburg School District has to offer!

We're Tight-Knit.

In a recent Staff Survey, Supportive Co-Workers & Positive Building Culture were listed as the top two reasons staff choose to work in the Harrisburg School District.

Culture Matters.

The Tiger Advantage

Harrisburg School District is known for its innovative programming and for providing the latest educational technologies for students and staff.

MacBook or iPad Device Provided for Teaching Staff
Smartboards/Apple TVs in Every Classroom
Learning Management Systems for K-5 and 6-12
A Variety of Vetted Educational Software to Support Student Learning

Educators also have the benefit of knowing they have a team of support behind them from the front office right into the classroom.

Nursing Staff in Every Building
Technology Support Staff in Every Building
Instructional Support Staff & Interventionists, Educational Assistants
Instructional Coaching for New Teachers

Our Benefits

Financial

Attendance Bonus
Credit for Years of Service
$20,000 Life Insurance Benefit
State of South Dakota Retirement System Plan
6% Employer Matching Fund Contributions

Health

Flexible Spending Account (Health Care & Dependent Care Savings)
Free Doctor's Office Visits at Sanford Clinic (69th & Minnesota)
Employer Contributions to
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Employee Discount at Sanford Sanford Wellness Facilities

Employee Assistance Programs

Access to Free Legal, Financial, and Mental Health Counseling Services
Identity Theft Protection Services

Continuing Education & Professional Development

Job-Alike Meeting & Collaboration Opportunities
Pay Schedule Increases for Advanced Degrees
In-Service Learning Sessions During School Year
Grad Credit & CEU (Continuing Education Unit) Opportunities
Free & Paid Summer Learning Opportunities

Opportunity Awaits

In the Harrisburg School District, rapid growth has created numerous employment opportunities in a wide variety of fields. Our District is committed to the growth of our students and staff.

Counseling Internships in the Harrisburg School District

Counseling Internship applications are due May 10th for Fall Placements and November 1st for Spring Placements. Students completing practicum with the Harrisburg School District may need to apply again for an internship placement.

NOTE:

Applicants should not make direct contact with counseling staff or administrators prior to placement.
Submission instructions are on the application.

Harrisburg School District