Special Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Garfield Elementary
Garfield Elementary
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Zusammenfassung
Garfield Elementary in Sioux Falls, SD is hiring a Special Education Support Professional for 0.875 FTE to assist students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. The role includes 1:1 and small-group support, classroom assistance, and supervising students on campus.
Two years post-high school education or tested SD requirements are needed; experience with behavior management is preferred. Starting pay is $18.42 per hour with a $1,000 sign-on bonus.
Qualifikationen
- 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.
- 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.
Aufgaben
- 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.
- Provides clerical assistance to maintaining student records (charting, assignments, attendance, data for progress notes).
- Assists with the supervision of students during recess, lunchroom, and on the playground.
- Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
- Reinforces instructional and behavioral objectives for children.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Jobbeschreibung
We wantYOUhere!
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!
Join a school where hearts lead and leaders grow—Garfield Elementary is looking for passionate individuals to help usencourage, teach, and empowerevery student to succeed! As a Leader in Me school, we believe in nurturing the whole child through strong relationships, goal-setting, and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Kids. If you're ready to make a difference in a place where every child is loved and every voice matters, Garfield is the place for you!
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:
Requiresconstant 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
- 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.
- Provides clerical assistance to maintaining student records (charting, assignments, attendance, data for progress notes).
- Assists with the supervision of students during recess, lunchroom, and on the playground.
- Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
- Reinforces instructional and behavioral objectives for children.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Starting at $18.42 per hour + $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Pay Day: Last working day of each month,based on thepayroll cutoff schedule.
Monday through Friday,7:30 am to 3:00 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch
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
Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711, then the desired number
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This job is also posted in Sioux Falls School District
Job ID: 5979693
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined
We wantYOUhere!
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!
Join a school where hearts lead and leaders grow—Garfield Elementary is looking for passionate individuals to help usencourage, teach, and empowerevery student to succeed! As a Leader in Me school, we believe in nurturing the whole child through strong relationships, goal-setting, and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Kids. If you're ready to make a difference in a place where every child is loved and every voice matters, Garfield is the place for you!
Learn more about Garfield Elementary at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/ge
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:
Requiresconstant 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
- 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 maintaining student records (charting, assignments, attendance, data for progress notes).
- Assists with the supervision of students during recess, lunchroom, and on the playground.
- Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
- Reinforces instructional and behavioral objectives for children.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required
Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711, then the desired number
PAY INFORMATION
Starting at $18.42 per hour + $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Pay Day: Last working day of each month,based on thepayroll 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 lunch
0.875 FTE, 35 hours per week,9 months
CALENDAR 2026-2027 Elementary 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
Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711, then the desired number
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Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $18.42 Per Hour
Job Categories:
- Instructional Support > Individual Aide
- Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Kristin Skogstad , Principal
- Garfield Elementary
- Phone: (605) 367-6180
- Email: kristin.skogstad@k12.sd.us
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