RISE Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Terry Redlin Elementary

Sioux Falls School District; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 24,962 - 27,717; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Sioux Falls is seeking an Education Support Professional for the 2026-27 school year to assist students with disabilities in both classroom and community settings. The ideal candidate will have two years of post-high school education, experience in behavior management, and the ability to provide personal care. Starting pay is $20.12 per hour with a commitment of 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Join a supportive team dedicated to creating a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a standardized test approved by the state of South Dakota for designated Education Assistant positions.
• Must demonstrate and pass safety competency review on a yearly basis.
• Ability to perform physical demands including lifting, bending, and assisting with behavior management.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in accessing transportation.
• Provide personal care to students with special daily living needs.
• Reinforce instructional/behavioral objectives with children.
• Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
• Monitor identified student(s) during lunch and on the playground.

Skills

Experience working with individuals with disabilities

Behavior management

Personal care skills

Instructional support

Education

Two years of post high school education or higher

Job description

We want YOU here!

This posting is for the 2026-27 school year.

Join the team at Terry Redlin Elementary, where strong school-family partnerships create a supportive and engaging learning environment for all students. We value collaboration, connection, and community as we work together to help every child succeed. If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love to have you on our team!

Learn more about Terry Redlin Elementary at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/tres

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 from 1 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 $18.12 + $2* = $20.12 per hour

*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.

Pay Day: Last working day of each month, based on the payroll cutoff schedule.

View the payroll cutoff schedule here: 2025-2026 Payroll Cutoff Schedule

Hours & FTE

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

0.875 FTE, 35 hours per week, 9 months

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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