Special Education Support Professional (Spanish Speaking) 0.5 FTE at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary

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$1000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Join the team at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary where language and culture come together to create a dynamic learning experience! As part of the Sioux Falls School Districts Spanish Immersion Program we provide students with the opportunity to learn through a rich immersive Spanish-language curriculum. With a diverse staff representing 18 countries we celebrate global perspectives and cultural connections every day. If youre passionate about education and language learning wed love to have you on our team!

Learn more about Sonia Sotomayor Elementary at: 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:

Requiresconstant 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

1. Escorts students to transportation and other areas of the building.
2. As needed provides personal care to students with special daily living needs (e.g. toileting feeding physical management).
3. 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.
4. Works with students in schools and on community outings.
5. Prepares instructional materials as directed/selected by teacher.
6. Reinforces instructional/behavioral objectives.
7. Provides clerical assistance to maintaining student records (charting assignments attendance data for progress notes).
8. Assists with the supervision of students during recess lunchroom and on the playground.
9. Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
10. Reinforces instructional and behavioral objectives for children.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

View the complete job description here:Special Education Support Professional

PAY INFORMATION

Starting at $18.12 per hour $1000 Sign-On Bonus!

Pay Day: Last working day of each month.

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Friday 8:15 am 12:15 pm

0.5 FTE 20 hours per week9 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
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