Special Education Support Professional (Spanish Speaking) - 0.6875 FTE at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Sonia Sotomayor Elementary in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Spanish Immersion Education Assistant to support students in a dynamic classroom environment. The role involves assisting with daily living activities as needed and facilitating small-group instruction under a teacher's guidance.

This position focuses on helping students develop language skills within the Spanish immersion program, requiring strong interpersonal abilities and a commitment to student well-being. Hybrid?

Qualifications

• Two years of post high school education or higher, or pass a state-approved test.
• At least one year of work experience with interpersonal interaction and supporting students with social, emotional, and behavior needs.
• Spanish speaking and experience with behavior management.

Responsibilities

• Escorts students to transportation and other areas of the building.
• Provides personal care to students with special daily living needs as needed.
• Provides review and practice of skills taught by a teacher with students 1:1 and in small groups.
• Works with students in schools and on community outings.
• Prepares instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Reinforces instructional and behavioral objectives.
• Maintains records and assists with clerical tasks related to student progress.
• Supervises students during recess, lunch, and on the playground.
• Maintains confidentiality of students and families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Spanish speaking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Two years of post high school education or higher

Job description

We want YOU here!

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Join the team at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary, where language and culture come together to create a dynamic learning experience! As part of the Sioux Falls School District's Spanish Immersion Program, we provide students with the opportunity to learn through a rich, immersive Spanish-language curriculum. With a diverse staff representing 18 countries, we celebrate global perspectives and cultural connections every day. If you're passionate about education and language learning, we'd love to have you on our team!

Learn more about Sonia Sotomayor Elementary at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/ssspes

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:

Spanish speaking. Experience with behavior management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

This position will support students within the Spanish classroom.

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.

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Friday, 8:45 am to 2:45 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch

0.6875 FTE, 27.5 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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