Special Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Laura Wilder Elementary

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sioux Falls School District is seeking an Education Assistant at Laura Wilder Elementary to support students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. The role involves 0.875 FTE, 35 hours per week, for 9 months, with a starting wage of $18.42 per hour and a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities include escorting students, 1:1 and small-group support, materials preparation, and maintaining confidentiality. Post-high school education or passing state tests may be required.

Qualifications

• Two years of post high school education or higher, or pass state SD test for designated Education Assistant positions.
• At least one year of work experience requiring interpersonal interaction and support for students with social, emotional, behavior needs.
• Physical requirements include constant hand-eye coordination, hearing, ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with behavior management is required.

Responsibilities

• Escort students to transportation and other areas of the building.
• Provide personal care to students with special daily living needs as needed.
• Review and practice skills taught by teachers with students 1:1 and in small groups.
• Work with students in schools and on community outings.
• Prepare instructional materials as directed by teachers.
• 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.
• Reinforce instructional and behavioral objectives for children.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Student support

Behavior management

Education

Two years post high school education

Job description

We want YOU here!

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

At Laura Wilder Elementary, we believe that strong partnerships between home and school are key to student success. Our team is committed to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment where every child can achieve their highest potential. We value collaboration, meaningful relationships, and a shared commitment to helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. If you are passionate about working alongside families and fellow educators to make a lasting impact, Laura Wilder is the place for you!

Learn more about Laura Wilder Elementary at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/lwes

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

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 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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