Behavior Facilitator - 0.875 FTE at Hawthorne Elementary

Sioux Falls School District; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

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Job summary

Hawthorne Elementary, part of the Sioux Falls School District, seeks a Behavior Facilitator to support students with behavioral needs and promote positive learning environments. You will collaborate with building staff, implement individualized strategies, and document progress for reintegration.

This role requires at least two years of post-high school education and one year of interpersonal work experience, plus computer use for word processing and data entry.

Qualifications

• Two years post high school education required.
• Experience with behavior management and student support.
• Ability to use a computer for word processing and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with staff to create positive learning environments.
• Support students to manage behavior with individualized plans.
• Document student progress on behavior and achievement goals.
• Conduct observations and collect documentation for referrals and reintegration.
• Provide teachers and parents with progress reports as directed by the case manager.
• Assist with implementing behavior intervention strategies.
• Facilitate transitions and support home-school communication as needed.
• Participate in professional development and district initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Behavior management

Data entry

Education

Two years successful post high school education

Job description

We want YOU here! 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!

Learn more about Hawthonre Elementary at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/htes

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION LEVEL:

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

1. Work collaboratively with building staff to create and sustain positive learning environments for all students
2. Support students to manage behavior by implementing supportive strategies and individualized support plans in alternative learning settings to control behavior.
3. Documents student progress on behavior and achievement goals.
4. Conducts observations and collects classroom teacher documentation needed for referral and reintegration procedures.
5. Provides teachers and parents with progress reports, as directed by the case manager.
6. Effectively organizes and manages paperwork and other documentation as directed by the teacher or case manager.
7. Participates in the implementation and revision of student behavior programs under the direction of the Behavior Specialist or teacher/case manager.
8. Supervises student activities, when needed.
9. Help establish home-school communication concerning the behaviors under the direction of the Behavior Specialist or teacher/case manager
10. Participates in professional development as required and when requested by the District.
11. Assists with implementing behavior intervention strategies outlined in the behavior intervention plan and/or within the school district supported techniques to establish and maintain appropriate behaviors as determined by the problem-solving team.
12. Facilitates student progress toward social, emotional, behavioral, and/or adaptive goals.
13. Assist student in shaping behaviors through positive reinforcement, redirection, and other strategies.
14. Models effective implementation of strategies and supports school staff with learning and applying those strategies
15. Supports students during transitions.
16. Participates in the gradual release of strategy and/or behavior intervention plan implementation to classroom staff under the direction of the Behavior Specialist or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst
17. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.
18. May be reassigned to building level behavior facilitator position.

View the complete job description here: Behavior Facilitator

PAY INFORMATION

Level KX, starting at $23.62 per hour - click HERE to view the salary schedule.

Pay Day: Last working day of each month.

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 3:00 pm with a 30-minute unpaid break

.875 FTE, 35 hours per week, 9 months

CALENDAR

2026-2027 9 Month Specialist - Elementary Calendar

BENEFIT INFORMATION

Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)

CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.

Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required

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