Early Childhood Education Support Professional - FTE at R.F. Pettigrew Elementary

Position: Early Childhood Education Support Professional - 0.7 FTE at R.F. Pettigrew Elementary
We want YOU here!

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Join the team at R.F. Pettigrew Elementary, where we partner with families and the community to help every child reach their full potential. We are committed to fostering academic success, social growth, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning in an ever-changing world. If you're passionate about making a difference and shaping the future, we'd love to have you on our team!

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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:
Early Childhood Education Support Professional

PAY INFORMATION

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

Pay Day:
Last working day of each month.

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch

0.7 FTE, 28 hours per week, 9 months

CALENDAR
Early Childhood Education Support Professional with Benefits

Estimated Start:
August 2025

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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