Special Education Support Professional - FTE at Hayward Elementary

Special Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Hayward Elementary

Sioux Falls School District Hayward Elementary - Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in Sioux Falls School District.

Job : 5505823

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

We want YOU here!

Starting compensation includes a $1,000 sign-on bonus available.

Join the team at Hayward Elementary, where we are committed to educating and preparing each child for success in a changing world. Through engaging learning experiences, strong relationships, and a supportive environment, we help students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. If you A0re passionate about making a difference in the lives of students, we’d love to have you on our team!

Learn more about Hayward Elementary at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./hwes

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

• 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.

View the complete job description here:
Special Education Support Professional

PAY INFORMATION

Starting at $18.12 per hour + sign-on bonus of $1,000.

Pay Day:
Last working day of each month, based on the payroll cutoff schedule.

View the payroll cutoff schedule here:  Payroll Cutoff Schedule

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 3:00 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch

0.875 FTE, 35 hours per week, 9 months

CALENDAR  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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Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $18.12 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Individual Aide;
Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA;
Special Education >
Special Education Assistant

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Ashley Allington, Dean of Students
• Hayward Elementary
• Phone:
• Email: ashley.allington.us

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