Early Childhood Specialized Education Assistant - 0.7 FTE At Hawthorne Elementary, Sioux Falls School District

Early Childhood Specialized Education Assistant- 0.7 FTE at Hawthorne Elementary, Sioux Falls School District

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Position:

Early Childhood Specialized Education Assistant- 0.7 FTE at Hawthorne Elementary

Job ID:

3632

County:

Region 2 - Sioux Falls Metro

Posted:

February 10, 2025

Contact Information:

Sioux Falls School District

201 E 38th St

Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105

District Website

Contact:

Stephanie Jones

Phone: (605) 367-4580

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

We want YOU here!

Join the team at Hawthorne Elementary, where we nurture relationships, celebrate diversity, and create a safe, healthy environment for all. Our dedicated staff works together to support students' social and academic growth, ensuring they have the tools to succeed. If you're passionate about making a difference in a collaborative and caring school community, we'd love to have you on board!

Learn more about Hawthorne Elementary at: https://www.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.

View the complete job description here: Early Childhood Specialized Education Assistant

PAY INFORMATION

Level G*, starting at $19.85/hour

Pay Day: Last working day of each month.

• This position earns the Education Assistant differential pay. Each position that qualifies for the Education Assistant differential pay earns an additional $2 per hour.

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 3:00 pm with a 30-minute unpaid break

0.7 FTE, 28 hours per week, 9 months

CALENDAR

2024-2025 Education Assistant with Benefits- Early Childhood

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

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