Early Childhood Education Assistant - 0.7 FTE at R.F. Pettigrew Elementary, Sioux Falls School District

About the position

Join the team at R.F. Pettigrew Elementary, where we partner with families and the community to help every child reach their full potential. We are committed to fostering academic success, social growth, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning in an ever-changing world. If you're passionate about making a difference and shaping the future, we'd love to have you on our team!

Responsibilities

• Escorts students to transportation and other areas of the building.
• As needed provides personal care to students with special daily living needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, physical management).
• 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.
• Works with students in schools and on community outings.
• Prepares instructional materials as directed/selected by teacher.
• Reinforces instructional/behavioral objectives.
• Provides clerical assistance to maintaining student records (charting, assignments, attendance, data for progress notes).
• Assists with the supervision of students during recess, lunchroom, and on the playground.
• Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Experience with behavior management.

Benefits

• Starting at $17.85 per hour
• Pay Day: Last working day of each month
• Benefits for positions 20 hours per week or more