Special Education Support Professional - 0.5625 FTE at Harvey Dunn Elementary

Sioux Falls School District•Sioux Falls, SD

3d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

We want YOU here! $1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available! Join the team at Harvey Dunn Elementary, where student well-being and achievement are at the heart of everything we do. Through a collaborative approach, we support each child’s academic, social, and emotional growth, helping them reach their fullest potential. Be part of a school that values teamwork, success, and strong connections—apply today! Learn more about Harvey Dunn Elementary at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/hdes

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.
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.
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.