Early Childhood Education Support Professional 0.75 FTE at Garfield Elementary

We wantYOUhere!

This position is for the 2026-27 school year.

Join a school where hearts lead and leaders growGarfield Elementary is looking for passionate individuals to help usencourage teach and empowerevery 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 youre 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: 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:Early Childhood Education Support Professional

PAY INFORMATION

Starting at $18.12 per hour

Please note this is based on the 2025-26 salary schedule. 2026-27 salary schedule coming soon!

Pay Day: Last working day of each monthbased on thepayroll cutoff schedule.

View the payroll cutoff schedule here:2026-2027 Payroll Cutoff Schedule

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Thursday7:15 am to 3:15 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch

0.75 FTE 30 hours per week9 months

CALENDAR
2025-2026 Early Childhood Education Support Professional with Benefits-2026-2027 calendar coming soon!

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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