RISE Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Marcella LeBeau Elementary

Sioux Falls School District; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sioux Falls School District seeks an Education Assistant at Marcella LeBeau Elementary School to support students with disabilities and manage daily activities in classrooms and community sites.

Requires two years of post high school education or ability to pass SD state test; experience with disabilities or behavior management is desired. Physical duties include assisting with mobility and daily care; safety competencies are required.

Qualifications

• Two years post high school education or higher, or pass SD state test for designated Education Assistant positions.

Responsibilities

• Assists students in accessing transportation.
• Provides personal care to students with special daily living needs in accordance with safety competencies.
• Provides review and practice of skills taught by a teacher 1:1 or in small groups in SPED or regular classrooms.
• Works with students in schools and in community sites.
• Prepares instructional materials as directed by teacher.
• Reinforces instructional/behavioral objectives with children as directed by the teacher/therapist.
• Maintains student records (charting, assignments, attendance, progress notes).
• Monitors identified student(s) in lunchroom/on playground.
• Maintains confidentiality of students and families.
• Assists with management of student behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Behavior management

Education

Two years post high school education or higher

Job description

We want YOU here!

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

At Marcella LeBeau Elementary School, we believe every student deserves to feel seen, supported, and inspired to learn. Our staff is committed to creating a welcoming environment where strong relationships, high expectations, and a love of learning help students thrive each day.

As a growing school community, Marcella LeBeau Elementary offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to student success. If you are passionate about supporting children, building meaningful connections, and helping shape the future of a vibrant school community, we would love to have you join our team. .

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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:

Experience working with individuals with disabilities or experience with behavior management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands of this job include general activity such as sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing and pulling throughout the school day. The position requires carrying and lifting of body weight and/or objects/equipment as well as pushing/pulling forces of individuals in wheelchairs and adaptive devices from1 to 40 pounds continuously, 40-60 pounds frequently and from 60 to 99 pounds occasionally. Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, if new hires (including transfers).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must demonstrate and pass safety competency review on a yearly basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

1. Assists students in accessing transportation.
2. Provides personal care to students with special daily living needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, physical management) in accordance with established safety competencies.
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 in community sites.
5. Prepares instructional materials as directed/selected by teacher.
6. Reinforces instructional/behavioral objectives with children as directed by the teacher/therapist.
7. Provides assistance to maintaining student records (charting, assignments, attendance, data for progress notes).
8. Monitors identified student(s) in lunchroom/on playground.
9. Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
10. Assists with management of student behavior.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

PAY INFORMATION

Level G, Starting at $18.42 + $2* = $20.42 per hour

*This position earns the Education Support Professional differential pay. Each position that qualifies for the Education Support Professional differential pay earns an additional $2 per hour.

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

0.875 FTE, 35 hours per week, 9 months

CALENDAR

2026-2027 Elementary School Education Support Professional with Benefits

BENEFIT INFORMATION

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

CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required

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