RISE Special Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Roosevelt High School

Sioux Falls School District; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Roosevelt High School, part of the Sioux Falls School District, seeks an Education Assistant to support students with disabilities and daily living needs. The role involves one-on-one and small-group support, instructional prep, and behavior guidance throughout the school day.

The position requires at least two years of post-high-school education or a state-approved exam; prior experience with disabilities or behavior management is valued.

Qualifications

• Two years of post high school education or higher, or pass a state-approved test for designated Education Assistant positions.

Responsibilities

• Assists students in accessing transportation.
• Provides personal care to students with special daily living needs (toileting, feeding, physical management).
• Reviews and practices skills taught by a teacher 1:1 or in small groups in special education or regular classrooms.
• Works with students in schools and community sites.
• Prepares instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Reinforces instructional/behavioral objectives with students as directed by the teacher/therapist.
• Maintains student records (charting, assignments, attendance, progress notes).
• Monitors identified students in lunchroom and on playground.
• Maintains confidentiality of students and their families.
• Assists with management of student behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Disability support experience

Behavior management

Education

Two years post high school education or higher

Job description

We want YOU here!

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Join the team at Roosevelt High School, where we are committed to fostering excellence, equity, and lifelong learning for every student. At RHS, we believe in building strong relationships, providing academic choices, and creating an engaging environment where students can reach their full potential. If you're passionate about education and inspiring the next generation, we'd love to have you on our team!

Learn more about Roosevelt High School at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/rhs

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 Special 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.

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 Friday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch

0.875 FTE, 35 hours per week, 9 months

CALENDAR

2026-2027 High School 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

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