Special Education Support Professional - 0.8125 FTE at Cleveland Elementary

Young World Physical Education; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 20,593 - 29,330; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Special Education Support Professional for the 2026-27 school year. This role requires supporting students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs in a collaborative environment. Applicants should have two years of post-high school education and at least one year of relevant experience. The position offers a hourly wage starting at $18.12, and benefits are available for positions over 20 hours per week. Join a team dedicated to guiding and uplifting young learners.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in supporting students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Escort students to transportation and other areas of the building.
• Assist with personal care for students with special needs.
• Prepare instructional materials as directed by the teacher.

Skills

Interpersonal interaction skills

Behavior management

Education

Two years of post-high school education or higher

Job description

Special Education Support Professional

Location: Cleveland Elementary, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Job Details

Job ID: 5651410

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

We want YOU here!

This position is for the 2026-27 school year.

At Cleveland Elementary, we believe in the power of connection, community, and character. As part of our team, you’ll join a supportive and collaborative environment where students are recognized for roaring behavior—Respect, Ownership, Achieving Goals, and Role Model. These values are woven into our daily routines as we help students learn from their mistakes, make positive choices, and grow into responsible citizens. If you’re passionate about guiding students both academically and socially, and believe in the impact of shaping young learners through meaningful relationships and high expectations, Cleveland is the place for you.

Learn more about Cleveland Elementary at https://www.ces.sf.k12.sd.us/o/ces

Requirements

Education Level: Two years of post‑high school education or higher, or ability 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 behavioral needs.

Physical Requirements: Requires constant hand‑eye and mind‑eye coordination, hearing, frequent bending, 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

• Escorts students to transportation and other areas of the building.
• As needed, provides personal care to students with special daily living needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, physical management).
• 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.
• Works with students in schools and on community outings.
• Prepares instructional materials as directed/selected by teacher.
• Reinforces instructional/behavioral objectives.
• Provides clerical assistance to maintain student records (charting, assignments, attendance, data for progress notes).
• Assists with the supervision of students during recess, lunchroom, and on the playground.
• Maintains the confidentiality of students and their families.
• Reinforces instructional and behavioral objectives for children.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Information

Starting at $18.12 per hour. Based on the 2025-26 salary schedule; 2026-27 schedule coming soon.

Hours & FTE

Monday through Friday, 7:45 am to 2:45 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch.

0.8125 FTE, 32.5 hours per week, 9 months.

Benefits

Benefits available only for positions 20 hours per week or more.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Stacy Stefani, Principal
• Cleveland Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]