Special Education Support Professional - 0.75 FTE at Laura B. Anderson Elementary

Sioux Falls School District; Sioux Falls (SD, AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sioux Falls School District seeks a Special Education Support Professional for 0.75 FTE (30 hours/week) with a 9-month calendar. Starting pay is $18.42 per hour, with monthly pay on the payroll cutoff.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support in special education and general education settings. Responsibilities include escorting students, providing personal care as needed, preparing instructional materials, and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Requires two years of post-high school education or ability to pass SD-approved test for Education Assistant roles.
• Experience with behavior management and supporting students with social-emotional needs.
• Willingness to escort students and assist with daily living tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Escorts students to transportation and other areas of the building.
• Provides personal care to students with special daily living needs.
• Provides review and practice of skills with students 1:1 or small groups.
• Works with students in schools and in community outings.
• Prepares instructional materials as directed by teacher.
• Reinforces instructional/behavioral objectives.
• Maintains student records and progress notes.
• Supervises students during recess, lunch, and on the playground.
• Keeps student information confidential.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal interaction skills

Social-emotional support

Behavior management

Education

Two years post-high school education / SD test for Education Assistant

Job description

We want YOU here!

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

At Laura B. Anderson, our learning community is an environment of shared responsilibities, mutual respect, and kindness; as well as loyalty and committment to having a positive impact on those around us. By building relationships we fuel the fire within all of our students and meet the needs of the whole child:

• Socially
• Emotionally
• Academically

Our committed staff values best practices when planning, delivering and assessing instruction that meets the diverse needs of our students. To meet this vision, all elements of our LBA system must work collaboratively toward our school mission: Interdependently, we will nurture the hearts of children within a learning community driven by high expectations and academic success for all students.

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: Special Education Support Professional

PAY INFORMATION

Starting at $18.42 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, 8:00 am to 2:30 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch

0.75 FTE, 30 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

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

Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required

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