Personal/Resource Education Assistant - 0.78125 FTE at Discovery Elementary

Sioux Falls School District; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Discovery Elementary is seeking a dedicated Education Assistant to support student growth in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will assist with personal care, reinforce learning objectives, and maintain student records. This position offers valuable experience in education, ideal for those passionate about helping children succeed academically and personally.

Benefits

Benefits for positions 20 hours per week or more

Qualifications

• Experience with strategies to support students with social, emotional, and behavior needs.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Escorts students to transportation and other areas of the building.
• Provides personal care to students with special daily living needs.
• Reinforces instructional/behavioral objectives.

Skills

Interpersonal interaction skills

Behavior management

Education

Two years of post-high school education

Job description

We want YOU here!

Join the dedicated team at Discovery Elementary, where we are committed to preparing students for success in an ever-changing world. At Discovery, we focus on building strong foundations in reading, writing, math, communication, and technology to equip our students with the essential skills they need for the future. If you're passionate about helping children grow academically and personally in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, Discovery Elementary is the place for you!

Learn more about Discovery Elementary at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/des

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.

View the complete job description here: Personal/Resource Education Assistant

PAY INFORMATION

Starting at $18.12 per hour

Pay Day: Last working day of each month.

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 2:45 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch

0.78125 FTE, 31.25 hours per week, 9 months

CALENDAR
2024-2025 Elementary Education Assistant with Benefits

2025-2026 calendar coming soon!

Estimated Start: August 2025

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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