Early Childhood Education Support Professional - 0.70 FTE at R.F Pettigrew Elementary

Early Childhood Education Support Professional - 0.70 FTE at R.F Pettigrew Elementary Sioux Falls School District R F Pettigrew Elementary - Sioux Falls, South Dakota This job is also posted in Sioux Falls School District Job Details

Job ID:

5704329

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 10, 2026 Job Description We want YOU here! This position is for the 2026-27 school year. Our school's priority is to help each of our students reach their learning potential and be successful socially in our ever-changing world. We are invested in the education of our children and love to establish connections with our surrounding community to further enrich the opportunities we provide. Learn more about our Panther pride: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/rfpes

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 $18.42 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 Thursday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch 0.70 FTE, 28 hours per week, 9 months

CALENDAR

2026-2027 Early Childhood 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

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Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$18.42 Per Hour