Special Education Support Professional - 0.8125 FTE at Terry Redlin Elementary

Sioux Falls School District•Sioux Falls, SD

2d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

We want YOU here! $1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available! Join the team at Terry Redlin Elementary, where strong school-family partnerships create a supportive and engaging learning environment for all students. We value collaboration, connection, and community as we work together to help every child succeed. If you're passionate about making a difference, we’d love to have you on our team! Learn more about Terry Redlin Elementary at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/tres

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.

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.