What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood RISE Education Support Professional - 0.70 FTE at Hawthorne Elementary position at Sioux Falls School District?
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This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!
Welcome to Hawthorne Elementary! At Hawthorne we nurture relationships, celebrate diversity, and provide a safe healthy environment to ensure social and academic growth for all. Hawthorne Elementary will work hard to make this year a successful experience for your child. Your active support and cooperation, combined with our best professional efforts, will ensure academic and social success for your child. Enjoy this school year with your child as you learn together in a shared partnership of cooperation, communication and caring.
Take a closer look: https://www.htes.sf.k12.sd.us/o/htes
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
Experience working with individuals with disabilities or experience with behavior management.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands of this job include general activity such as sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing and pulling throughout the school day. The position requires carrying and lifting of body weight and/or objects/equipment as well as pushing/pulling forces of individuals in wheelchairs and adaptive devices from1 to 40 pounds continuously, 40-60 pounds frequently and from 60 to 99 pounds occasionally. Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, if new hires (including transfers).
Other Requirements
Must demonstrate and pass safety competency review on a yearly basis.
Essential Functions & Duties
PAY INFORMATION
Level G, Starting at $18.42 $2* = $20.42 per hour
View the payroll cutoff schedule here: 2026-2027 Payroll Cutoff Schedule
HOURS & FTE
Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 3:00 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch
0.70 FTE, 28 hours per week, 9 months
CALENDAR
2026-2027 Early Childhood 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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This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!
Welcome to Hawthorne Elementary! At Hawthorne we nurture relationships, celebrate diversity, and provide a safe healthy environment to ensure social and academic growth for all. Hawthorne Elementary will work hard to make this year a successful experience for your child. Your active support and cooperation, combined with our best professional efforts, will ensure academic and social success for your child. Enjoy this school year with your child as you learn together in a shared partnership of cooperation, communication and caring.
Take a closer look: https://www.htes.sf.k12.sd.us/o/htes
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
Experience working with individuals with disabilities or experience with behavior management.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands of this job include general activity such as sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing and pulling throughout the school day. The position requires carrying and lifting of body weight and/or objects/equipment as well as pushing/pulling forces of individuals in wheelchairs and adaptive devices from1 to 40 pounds continuously, 40-60 pounds frequently and from 60 to 99 pounds occasionally. Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, if new hires (including transfers).
Other Requirements
Must demonstrate and pass safety competency review on a yearly basis.
Essential Functions & Duties
- Assists students in accessing transportation.
- Provides personal care to students with special daily living needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, physical management) in accordance with established safety competencies.
- 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 in community sites.
- Prepares instructional materials as directed/selected by teacher.
- Reinforces instructional/behavioral objectives with children as directed by the teacher/therapist.
- Provides assistance to maintaining student records (charting, assignments, attendance, data for progress notes).
- Monitors identified student(s) in lunchroom/on playground.
- Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
- Assists with management of student behavior.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
PAY INFORMATION
Level G, Starting at $18.42 $2* = $20.42 per hour
- This position earns the Education Support Professional differential pay. Each position that qualifies for the Education Support Professional differential pay earns an additional $2 per hour.
View the payroll cutoff schedule here: 2026-2027 Payroll Cutoff Schedule
HOURS & FTE
Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 3:00 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch
0.70 FTE, 28 hours per week, 9 months
CALENDAR
2026-2027 Early Childhood 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
Share This Opportunity!
Use this link to share this opportunity: https://sf.schoolspring.com?jobid=5829196
#hc253377
Salary : $2 - $20