PBIS/Tier 3 Implementation Specialist - 1.0 FTE at Garfield Elementary

Garfield Elementary

Sioux Falls (SD)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 38,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Garfield Elementary in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, seeks a PBIS/Tier 3 Implementation Specialist for 1.0 FTE. The role focuses on proactive interventions to support students' academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and attendance needs within the PBIS framework.

You will provide push-in support, Check & Connect services, and staff training to foster a positive school culture. The position is grant-funded for up to two years; employment may end when the grant concludes.

Qualifications

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

Provide proactive, targeted interventions to meet academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and attendance needs
Deliver push-in support and Check & Connect services for students benefiting from increased adult connection
Collaborate with teachers and families to increase student engagement and attendance
Equip staff with strategies to respond to challenging behaviors and foster a positive learning environment
Lead PBIS Tier 3 implementation, including development, monitoring, and evaluation of supports

Job description

PBIS/Tier 3 Implementation Specialist - 1.0 FTE at Garfield Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5968749
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

We wantYOUhere!

At Garfield Elementary, we believe every student has the ability to grow, lead, and succeed. Our students and staff setWildly Important Goals (WIGs),work together to track progress, and celebrate growth every step of the way. Collaboration, encouragement, and a strong sense of belonging are at the heart of our school community.

When you walk through our doors, you’ll be welcomed by a message that reflects who we are: "We love you and there is nothing you can do about it!" Our staff is dedicated to ensuring every child feels valued, supported, and cared for each day as we live out our mission: To Encourage, Teach, and Empower Leaders to Succeed.

Learn more about Garfield Elementary at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/ge

REQUIREMENTS & DUTIES

The Tier 3 Implementation Specialist will provide proactive, targeted interventions and support designed to meet the unique academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and attendance needs of Garfield students. A key responsibility of this role will be providing push-in support and Check & Connect services for students identified as benefiting from increased adult connection, monitoring, encouragement, and problem-solving support. Through consistent relationship-building, regular check-ins, and collaboration with classroom teachers and families, the specialist will work to increase student engagement, attendance, and overall school success.

In addition to direct student support, the Tier 3 Implementation Specialist will equip staff with the knowledge, strategies, and resources needed to effectively respond to and manage challenging behaviors while fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. The specialist will collaborate with teachers, support staff, administrators, and families to identify student needs early and implement interventions before concerns escal

The Tier 3 Implementation Specialist will play a pivotal role in Garfield’s efforts to create a positive and supportive school culture through the implementation of the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework, with a specific focus on Tier 3 interventions. This position will lead the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of individualized behavioral, social-emotional, and attendance supports for students requiring intensive intervention. Through data-based decision making, relationship-centered practices, and collaboration with school teams, the specialist will help ensure the overall well-being, engagement, and academic achievement of Garfield students.

Please note, this position is funded through a grant for up to two years. Employment may end following the grant funding.

PAY INFORMATION

Level KX, starting at $23.62 per hour.

Pay Day: Last working day of each month.

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Friday,7:30 am to 4:00 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch

1.0FTE, 40 hours per week,9 months

CALENDAR 2026-2027 9 Month Specialist - Elementary Calendar

BENEFIT INFORMATIONBenefits (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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