About this 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!
Learn more about JFK at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/jkes
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 $18.42 per hour
Pay Day: Last working day of each month, based on the payroll cutoff schedule.
View the payroll cutoff schedule here: 2026-2027 Payroll Cutoff Schedule
HOURS & FTE
Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 2:30 pm with a 30-minute unpaid break
0.8125 FTE, 32.5 hours per week, 9 months
CALENDAR
2026-2027 Elementary School 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
Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711, then the desired number
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