RISE Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Memorial Middle School

Sioux Falls School District; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 22,866 - 32,567; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus of $1,000

Benefits for 20+ hours per week

35 hours per week working hours

Job summary

The Sioux Falls School District is seeking an Education Support Professional for Memorial Middle School to assist students, particularly those with special needs. Responsibilities include providing personal care, supporting educational activities, and monitoring student behavior. This is a part-time position with a starting pay of $20.12 per hour plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is desired.
• Must pass a standardized test approved by the state of South Dakota for designated positions.

Responsibilities

• Assists students in accessing transportation and provides personal care.
• Monitors student behavior and provides support in classrooms.

Skills

Experience with individuals with disabilities

Behavior management

Education

Two years of post high school education or equivalent

Job description

We want YOU here!

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Memorial Middle School is The Learning Place, where students grow academically, socially, and personally. Through teamwork, belonging, and excellence, we empower students to learn for a lifetime, build confidence, and develop the skills to succeed. Join our dedicated team and make a lasting impact!

Learn more about Memorial Middle School at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/mms

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:

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

1. Assists students in accessing transportation.
2. Provides personal care to students with special daily living needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, physical management) in accordance with established safety competencies.
3. 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.
4. Works with students in schools and in community sites.
5. Prepares instructional materials as directed/selected by teacher.
6. Reinforces instructional/behavioral objectives with children as directed by the teacher/therapist.
7. Provides assistance to maintaining student records (charting, assignments, attendance, data for progress notes).
8. Monitors identified student(s) in lunchroom/on playground.
9. Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
10. Assists with management of student behavior.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

View the complete job description here: RISE Education Support Professional

PAY INFORMATION

Level G*, starting at $20.12 per hour + $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Pay Day: Last working day of each month.

*This position earns the Education Support Professional differential pay. Each position that qualifies for the Education Support Professional differential pay earns an additional $2 per hour.

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm with a 30-minute unpaid break

0.875 FTE, 35 hours per week, 9 months

CALENDAR
2025-2026 Education Support Professional with Benefits - Middle School

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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