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School Year 2025-2026 Job Openings

πŸ“’ We're Hiring: Business Manager

Burke Public Schools Due to an upcoming retirement, Burke Public Schools is seeking a diligent and organized Business Manager to join our team. This full-time, year-round position plays a key role in the district’s πŸ’° financial operations and in maintaining fiscal responsibility.

πŸ› οΈ Key Responsibilities:

Assist the Superintendent in key administrative functions, including budgeting, accounting, and financial oversight πŸ“Š

Manage the school lunch program πŸ₯— to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and operational efficiency

Oversee student enrollment πŸ“‹ processes and maintain accurate records

Coordinate and submit required reports to the South Dakota Department of Education 🏫

Manage compliance and reporting for federal grants πŸ’Ό

Ensure all district operations adhere to federal, state, and local laws and policies βš–οΈ

πŸŽ“ Qualifications:

Education and experience in financial management, accounting, or a related field preferred

Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills βœ”οΈ

Prior school finance or public sector experience preferred

πŸ’Ό Benefits:

Comprehensive package includes retirement, sick leave, vacation leave, insurance options, and more 🌟

πŸ“… Applications will be accepted through December 31st, 2025 🎀 Interviews will be conducted in January 2026, with the successful candidate starting in Spring/Summer 2026

πŸ“¨ Applicants should submit a cover letter, references, and resume to: Superintendent Tim Sanderson πŸ“ž For more information, contact Tim Sanderson at 605-775-2644

πŸ“ Burke Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Burke School District does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to activities and youth programs. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: 
504 Coordinator Mary Hosford 605-775-2644 Email Mary Hosford
Title IX Coordinator Deb Indahl 605-775-2644 Email Deb Indahl
​South Dakota Regional US Office for Civil Rights: Office for Civil Rights U .S. Department of Education One Petticoat Lane1010 Walnut Street, 3rd floor, Suite 320 Kansas City, MO 64106 Phone: 816-268-0550 Fax: 816-268-0599 Email U .S. Department of Education