What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Support Professional - 0.625 FTE at Garfield Elementary position at Garfield Elementary?
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$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!
Join a school where hearts lead and leaders grow—Garfield Elementary is looking for passionate individuals to help us encourage, teach, and empower every student to succeed! As a Leader in Me school, we believe in nurturing the whole child through strong relationships, goal-setting, and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Kids. If you're ready to make a difference in a place where every child is loved and every voice matters, Garfield is the place for you!
Learn more about Garfield Elementary at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/ge
REQUIREMENTS
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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.. |
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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. |
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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. |
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS: |
Experience with behavior management. |
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES
- 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.
View the complete job description here: Special Education Support Professional
PAY INFORMATION
Starting at $18.12 per hour $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Pay Day: Last working day of each month, based on the payroll cutoff schedule.
View the payroll cutoff schedule here: 2025-2026 Payroll Cutoff Schedule
HOURS & FTE
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 2:00 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch
0.625 FTE, 25 hours per week, 9 months
CALENDAR
2025-2026 Elementary Education Support Professional with Benefits
BENEFIT INFORMATION
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
Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711, then the desired number
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