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Personal Education Assistant - 0.875 FTE at Laura Wilder Elementary

Sioux Falls School District

Sioux Falls, SD

Posted/Updated: 3 days ago

Job Description
We want YOU here!

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.

View the complete job description here: Personal/Resource Education Assistant

PAY INFORMATION

Starting at $18.12 per hour

Pay Day: Last working day of each month.

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
2024-2025 Elementary Education Assistant with Benefits

2025-2026 calendar coming soon!

Estimated Start: August 2025

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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The Sioux Falls Public Schools offer a competitive benefit package to employees, including medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability insurances. Paid vacation for 12-month staff. Paid sick leave. Participation in the South Dakota Retirement System. View premiums and benefit details at www.sf.k12.sd.us/benefits.