Special Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Lowell Elementary

Sioux Falls School District; Sioux Falls (SD, AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Sioux Falls School District is seeking a Special Education Support Professional at Lowell Elementary. The role supports students 1:1 or in small groups, under a teacher’s guidance, with daily living assistance as needed.

Expect 0.875 FTE (35 hours/week, 9 months) with a starting wage of $18.42 per hour and a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Benefits are provided for positions 20+ hours per week.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to interact positively with students, families, and staff.
• Experience supporting students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs preferred.
• Requires adherence to confidentiality and district policies.

Responsibilities

• Escort students to transportation and areas of the building.
• Assist with personal care for students with daily living needs as directed.
• Provide 1:1 or small-group instructional support under teacher supervision.
• Work with students in school and during community outings.
• Prepare instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Reinforce instructional and behavioral objectives for students.
• Maintain student records and attendance data as needed.
• Supervise students during recess, lunch, and playground periods.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Student support

Behavior management

Education

Two years of post high school education or higher

Job description

We want YOU here!

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

At Lowell Elementary, we celebrate the uniqueness of each individual and embrace the diversity that makes our community special. We foster a caring, respectful, and creative environment where every student's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth is nurtured. Here, we believe that all individuals have the potential to achieve beyond what they ever thought possible - and we're looking for passionate team members who are ready to help make that happen!

Learn more about Lowell Elementary at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/leb

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

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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