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Special Education Support Professional - 0.65625 FTE at Laura B. Anderson Elementary

Sioux Falls School District

Sioux Falls, SD

Posted/Updated: 1 days ago

Job Description
We want YOU here!

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

At Laura B. Anderson, our learning community is an environment of shared responsilibities, mutual respect, and kindness; as well as loyalty and committment to having a positive impact on those around us. By building relationships we fuel the fire within all of our students and meet the needs of the whole child:

  • Socially
  • Emotionally
  • Academically

Our committed staff values best practices when planning, delivering and assessing instruction that meets the diverse needs of our students. To meet this vision, all elements of our LBA system must work collaboratively toward our school mission: Interdependently, we will nurture the hearts of children within a learning community driven by high expectations and academic success for all students.

Join our hive of Laura B. Anderson Bees as an Education Assistant by applying today!

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 $18.12 per hour + $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Pay Day: Last working day of each month.

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 2:15 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch

0.65625 FTE, 26.25 hours per week, 9 months

CALENDAR
2025-2026 Elementary Education Support Professional with Benefits

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.