Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Oscar Howe Elementary

Sioux Falls School District•Sioux Falls, SD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year at Oscar Howe Elementary. The school is committed to the learning and well-being of all students, using compassion, collaboration, and communication to help students learn, grow, and be successful. The role involves supporting students with social, emotional, and behavior needs, reinforcing instructional and behavioral objectives, and providing clerical assistance.

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.

Responsibilities

Escorts students to transportation and other areas of the building.
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.
Reinforces instructional and behavioral objectives for children.
Performs other duties as assigned.