2026-2027 Behavior Facilitator - .875 FTE at Hawthorne Elementary

Hawthorne Elementary; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawthorne Elementary in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Behavior Support Assistant to help students with emotional, cognitive and conduct-related needs. You will work with teachers to implement individualized behavior plans and support a positive, safe learning environment.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, observing classroom activities, reporting to the case manager, and communicating with parents.

Qualifications

• Two years post high school education.
• At least one year of work experience requiring interpersonal interaction skills.
• Experience with behavior management and supporting students with behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with building staff to create and sustain positive learning environments for all students.
• Support students to manage behavior by implementing individualized support plans in alternative learning settings.
• Documents student progress on behavior and achievement goals.
• Conducts observations and collects documentation needed for referral and reintegration procedures.
• Provides teachers and parents with progress reports as directed by the case manager.
• Organizes and manages paperwork and documentation under the teacher or case manager.
• Participates in implementation and revision of student behavior programs under the direction of the Behavior Specialist or teacher/case manager.
• Supervises student activities when needed.
• Help establish home-school communication concerning the behaviors under the direction of the Behavior Specialist or teacher.

Skills

Interpersonal interaction skills

Computer literacy - word processing

Education

Two years post high school education

Job description

Sioux Falls School District Hawthorne Elementary - Sioux Falls, South Dakota Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

We wantYOUhere!

Join the team at Hawthorne Elementary, where we nurture relationships, celebrate diversity, and create a safe, healthy environment for all. Our dedicated staff works together to support students’ social and academic growth, ensuring they have the tools to succeed. If you're passionate about making a difference in a collaborative and caring school community, we’d love to have you on board!

Two years successful post high school education.

EXPERIENCE DESIRED

At least one year of work experience in a position requiring interpersonal interaction skills, knowledge of programming for students with behavior disorders.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires hearing, hand-eye coordination, mind-eye coordination, keyboarding and telephoning. Frequent repetitive motions with wrists, hands, fingers. Frequent physical management of students.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Regular, reliable attendance. Experience with behavior management. Ability to use a computer for word processing and data entry. Ability to maintain confidential information. Regular contact with students with emotional, cognitive and/or conduct-related disorders. Due to the nature of position and of the behavior program and of the students assigned, required the ability to work in a stressful environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

Work collaboratively with building staff to create and sustain positive learning environments for all students

Support students to manage behavior by implementing supportive strategies and individualized support plans in alternative learning settings to control behavior.

Documents student progress on behavior and achievement goals.

Conducts observations and collects classroom teacher documentation needed for referral and reintegration procedures.

Provides teachers and parents with progress reports, as directed by the case manager.

Effectively organizes and manages paperwork and other documentation as directed by the teacher or case manager.

Participates in the implementation and revision of student behavior programs under the direction of the Behavior Specialist or teacher/case manager.

Supervises student activities, when needed.

Help establish home-school communication concerning the behaviors under the direction of the Behavior Specialist or teacher/c