RISE Special Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Memorial Middle School

Sioux Falls School District; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Middle School in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks an Education Assistant to support students with disabilities and daily living needs. The role emphasizes safety, 1:1 and small-group instruction, and collaboration with teachers.

The position is 0.875 FTE (35 hours/week) for 9 months, with a starting pay around $18.42/hour plus a $2 differential and a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Eligibility includes a pre-employment physical and safety review.

Qualifications

• Two years of post high school education or higher or pass a standardized test approved by the state of South Dakota, for designated Education Assistant positions.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or experience with behavior management.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, if new hires (including transfers).

Responsibilities

• Assists students in accessing transportation.
• Provides personal care to students with special daily living needs 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.
• 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.

Skills

Disability experience

Behavior management

Education

Two years of post high school education or higher

Job description

We want YOU here!

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

At Memorial Middle School, our CARE Core Values-Community, Act Responsibly, Respect, and Excellence-drive a culture where kindness, integrity, and growth come first. Join us and be part of a team that inspires, supports, and empowers every Mustang to thrive!

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 $18.42 + $2* = $20.42 per hour + $1,000 sign-on bonus

*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.

PayDay: 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 Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm

0.875 FTE, 35 hours per week, 9 months

CALENDAR

2026-2027 Education Support Professional With Benefits Middle School

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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