Special Education Support Professional - 0.78125 FTE at Laura B. Anderson Elementary

Sioux Falls School District•Sioux Falls, SD

3d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

We want YOU here! $1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available! At Laura B. Anderson, our learning community is an environment of shared responsilibities, mutual respect, and kindness; as well as loyalty and committment to having a positive impact on those around us. By building relationships we fuel the fire within all of our students and meet the needs of the whole child: Socially Emotionally Academically Our committed staff values best practices when planning, delivering and assessing instruction that meets the diverse needs of our students. To meet this vision, all elements of our LBA system must work collaboratively toward our school mission: Interdependently, we will nurture the hearts of children within a learning community driven by high expectations and academic success for all students. Join our hive of Laura B. Anderson Bees as an Education Support Professional by applying today!

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.