Special Education Support Professional - 0.8125 FTE at Cleveland Elementary
About The Position
We want YOU here! This position is for the 2026-27 school year. At Cleveland Elementary, we believe in the power of connection, community, and character. As part of our team, you’ll join a supportive and collaborative environment where students are recognized for ROAR ing behavior— R espect, O wnership, A chieving Goals, and being a R ole Model. These values are woven into our daily routines as we help students learn from their mistakes, make positive choices, and grow into responsible citizens. If you’re passionate about guiding students both academically and socially, and believe in the impact of shaping young learners through meaningful relationships and high expectations, Cleveland is the place for you. Learn more about Cleveland Elementary at: https://www.ces.sf.k12.sd.us/o/ces
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.
Benefits
- Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)
- CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.
- Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
