Job Description:
We want YOU here!
Join the team at Hawthorne Elementary, where we nurture relationships, celebrate diversity, and create a safe, healthy environment for all. Our dedicated staff works together to support students’ social and academic growth, ensuring they have the tools to succeed. If you're passionate about making a difference in a collaborative and caring school community, we’d love to have you on board!
Learn more about Hawthonre Elementary at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/htes
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 REQUIRED:
Experience working with individuals with disabilities or experience with behavior management.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands of this job include general activity such as sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing and pulling throughout the school day. The position requires carrying and lifting of body weight and/or objects/equipment as well as pushing/pulling forces of individuals in wheelchairs and adaptive devices from1 to 40 pounds continuously, 40-60 pounds frequently and from 60 to 99 pounds occasionally. Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, if new hires (including transfers).
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must demonstrate and pass safety competency review on a yearly basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES
Assists students in accessing transportation.
Provides personal care to students with special daily living needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, physical management) in accordance with established safety competencies.
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 in community sites.
Prepares instructional materials as directed/selected by teacher.
Reinforces instructional/behavioral objectives with children as directed by the teacher/therapist.
Provides assistance to maintaining student records (charting, assignments, attendance, data for progress notes).
Monitors identified student(s) in lunchroom/on playground.
Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
Assists with management of student behavior.
Performs other duties as assigned.
View the complete job description here: Early Childhood Specialized Education Assistant
PAY INFORMATION
Starting at $19.85* per hour
Please note, this is based on the 2024-2025 salary schedule. 2025-2026 salary schedule coming soon!
*This position earns the Education Assistant differential pay. Each position that qualifies for the Education Assistant differential pay earns an additional $2 per hour.
Pay Day: Last working day of each month.
HOURS & FTE
Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 3:00 pm with a 30-minute unapid break
0.7 FTE, 28 hours per week, 9 months
CALENDAR
2025-2026 Early Childhood Education Assistant 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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