Lunch / Special Education Support Professional - 0.5625 FTE at Hayward Elementary

Sioux Falls School District; Sioux Falls (SD, AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Benefits eligibility

Job summary

Hayward Elementary is seeking an Education Assistant to support students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. The position requires at least two years of post-high-school education, or passing a state test, and involves direct student interaction in a school setting.

The role runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm (0.5625 FTE) with responsibilities including 1:1 and small-group support, and assistance with classroom tasks while maintaining student confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Two years of post high school education or higher, or be able to pass a standardized test approved by the state, for designated Education Assistant positions.
• At least one year of work experience in a role requiring interpersonal interaction skills and knowledge of strategies to support students with social, emotional, and behavior needs.
• Experience with behavior management.

Responsibilities

• Escorts students to transportation and other areas of the building.
• Provides personal care to students with special daily living needs as needed.
• Provides review and practice of skills taught by a teacher with students 1:1 and in small groups.
• Works with students in schools and on community outings.
• Prepares instructional materials as directed by teacher.
• Reinforces instructional/behavioral objectives.
• Provides clerical assistance to maintaining student records.
• Assists with supervision of students during recess, lunchroom, and on the playground.
• Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
• Reinforces instructional and behavioral objectives for children.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Behavior management

Caring for students

Education

Two years post high school education

Job description

We want YOU here!

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Join the team at Hayward Elementary, where we are committed to educating and preparing each child for success in a changing world. Through engaging learning experiences, strong relationships, and a supportive environment, we help students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of students, we'd love to have you on our team!

Learn more about Hayward Elementary at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/hwes

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION LEVEL:

Two years of post high school education or higher, or be able to pass a standardized test approved by the state of South Dakota, for designated Education Assistant positions.

EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

At least one year of work experience in a position requiring interpersonal interaction skills and knowledge of strategies to support students with social, emotional, and behavior needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination, hearing, frequent bending over, crouching, reaching, removing, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, threading, turning and walking. Frequent carrying, grasping, holding, lifting, opening, pulling, unfolding and unlocking are also required. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Experience with behavior management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

1. Escorts students to transportation and other areas of the building.
2. As needed provides personal care to students with special daily living needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, physical management).
3. Provides review and practice of skills taught by a teacher with students 1:1 and in small groups in special education classroom and/or regular classroom.
4. Works with students in schools and on community outings.
5. Prepares instructional materials as directed/selected by teacher.
6. Reinforces instructional/behavioral objectives.
7. Provides clerical assistance to maintaining student records (charting, assignments, attendance, data for progress notes).
8. Assists with the supervision of students during recess, lunchroom, and on the playground.
9. Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
10. Reinforces instructional and behavioral objectives for children.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

PAY INFORMATION

Starting at $18.42 per hour + $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Pay Day: Last working day of each month, based on the payroll cutoff schedule.

View the payroll cutoff schedule here: 2026-2027 Payroll Cutoff Schedule

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch

0.5625 FTE, 22.5 hours per week, 9 months

CALENDAR

2026-2027 Elementary Education Support Professional with Benefits

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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