Special Education Support Professional; Spanish Speaking; FTE

Special Education Support Professional (Spanish Speaking) - 0.875 FTE at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary

Sioux Falls School District Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - Sioux Falls, South Dakota Open in Google Maps

Job : 5935479
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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$1,000 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 District's 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 you're passionate about education and language learning, we’d love to have you on our team!

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

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..

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.

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.

Spanish speaking. Experience with behavior management.

This position will support students within the Spanish classroom.

• 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

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:  Payroll Cutoff Schedule

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

0.875 FTE,40 hours per week,9 months

Elementary School Education Support Professional with Benefits

Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)

All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.

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Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $18.42 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support >
Individual Aide

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education >
Special Education Assistant

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Tracy Vik , Principal
• Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
• Phone:
• Email: tracy.vik.us