Special Education Support Professional - 0.625 FTE at John F. Kennedy Elementary

About the role

We want YOU here! $1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available! Join the dedicated team at John F. Kennedy Elementary, where student achievement and well-being are at the center of all we do. Our collaborative approach brings together staff, students, and families to create a positive, supportive, and effective learning environment. At JFK, we believe in helping every student grow academically and emotionally to reach their fullest potential. If you're committed to making a difference, we'd love to have you join our school community!

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.

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.

Pay

Starting at $18.42 per hour. Pay Day: Last working day of each month, based on the payroll cutoff schedule.

Schedule

Monday