Special Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Garfield Elementary

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Sioux Falls School District is seeking a Special Education Support Professional/Education Assistant for Garfield Elementary in Sioux Falls, SD. The role supports students with special needs, provides 1:1 and small-group instruction, and helps maintain student records.

The position is 0.875 FTE (35 hours/week), nine months, with a starting wage of $18.42/hour plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Education requires at least two years post-high school or state-tested qualification; prior experience with

Qualifications

• Two years of post high school education or higher, or pass a state-approved test for designated Education Assistant positions.
• At least one year of work experience involving interpersonal interaction skills and support for students with social, emotional, and behavior needs.
• Experience with behavior management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escorts students to transportation and other areas of the building.
• Provides personal care to students with special daily living needs as needed.
• Reviews and practices skills taught by teachers 1:1 and in small groups.
• Works with students in school and community settings.
• Prepares instructional materials as directed by teachers.
• Reinforces instructional and behavioral objectives.
• Maintains student records (charting, assignments, attendance, data for progress notes).
• Assists with supervision during recess, lunchroom, and playground.
• Maintains confidentiality of students and families.
• Reinforces instructional and behavioral objectives for children.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Two years of post high school education or higher

Job description

We want YOU here!

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Join a school where hearts lead and leaders grow-Garfield Elementary is looking for passionate individuals to help us encourage, teach, and empower every 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:

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 + $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

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 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

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