Special Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Lowell Elementary
About The Position
Lowell Elementary seeks a Special Education Support Professional to support students’ social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth in a caring, respectful, and creative school environment. This position is 0.875 FTE, 35 hours per week, for 9 months, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. The starting pay is $18.42 per hour, and a $1,000 sign-on bonus is available. Benefits are available for positions of 20 hours per week or more. The role supports students in special education and regular classrooms, individually and in small groups, and may include assistance with personal care and daily living needs. The position also involves student supervision, instructional and behavioral support, recordkeeping, and accompanying students around the school and on community outings. A post-offer criminal background check is required.
Requirements
- Two years of post-high-school education or higher, or the ability 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 behavioral needs.
- Experience with behavior management.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
Responsibilities
- Escort students to transportation and other areas of the building.
- Provide personal care as needed to students with special daily living needs, such as toileting, feeding, and physical management.
- Review and practice teacher-taught skills with students one-to-one and in small groups in special education and/or regular classrooms.
- Work with students at school and on community outings.
- Prepare instructional materials as directed or selected by the teacher.
- Reinforce instructional and behavioral objectives.
- Assist with maintaining student records, including charting, assignments, attendance, and data for progress notes.
- Supervise students during recess, in the lunchroom, and on the playground.
- Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available.
- Benefits are available for positions of 20 hours per week or more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
