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

Sioux Falls School District; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Washington High School, a part of the Sioux Falls School District, seeks an Education Assistant to support students with disabilities within a Circle of Courage framework. This 0.875 FTE role runs 9 months, Monday–Friday, 7:45 am–3:15 pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

Major duties include 1:1 and small-group instruction, assisting with transportation access, personal care as needed, and maintaining student records, all while upholding safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Two years post high school education or higher, or pass a SD state-approved test.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or experience with behavior management.
• Must pass pre-employment physical.

Responsibilities

• Assists students in accessing transportation.
• Provides personal care to students with special daily living needs.
• Provides review and practice of skills taught by a teacher in 1:1 and small groups.
• Works with students in schools and community sites.
• Maintains student records and progress notes.
• Monitors identified students in lunchroom and on playground.

Skills

Disability experience

Behavior management

Education

Two years post high school or higher

Job description

We want YOU here!

Join the Washington High School community, where we embrace the Circle of Courage to support student growth academically, socially, and personally. Through a strong sense of belonging, a commitment to mastery, a spirit of generosity, and the development of independence, we strive to create an inclusive and empowering learning environment. If you're passionate about making a difference and helping students reach their full potential, we'd love to have you on our team!

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

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, 7:45 am to 3:15 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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