Special Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Hayward 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

Hayward Elementary, part of the Sioux Falls School District, is seeking an Education Assistant to support students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. The position is 0.875 FTE (35 hours/week) on weekdays with a 30-minute lunch, offering a starting wage of $18.42 per hour plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers in classrooms, providing personal care for some students, and supervising students during meals and play.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Escort students to transportation and areas of the building.
• Provide personal care to students with special daily living needs as needed.
• Assist with review and practice of skills in small groups or 1:1 in special education or regular classrooms.
• Work with students in schools and on community outings.
• Prepare instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Reinforce instructional and behavioral objectives.
• Maintain student records and data for progress notes.
• Supervise students during recess, lunch, and playground.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Student support

Behavior management

Care for students

Education

Two years post high school or higher

Job description

Join the team at Hayward Elementary, where we are committed to educating and preparing each child for success in a changing world. Through engaging learning experiences, strong relationships, and a supportive environment, we help students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of students, we'd love to have you on our team!

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.

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.

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 3:0 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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