Education Support Professional - 0.84375 FTE at R.F. Pettigrew Elementary

Sioux Falls School District•Sioux Falls, SD

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year at R.F. Pettigrew Elementary. The school's priority is to help each student reach their learning potential and be successful socially in our ever-changing world. We are invested in the education of our children and love to establish connections with our surrounding community to further enrich the opportunities we provide.

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.
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.
Reinforces instructional and behavioral objectives for children.
Performs other duties as assigned.