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

Washington High School; 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 is hiring a Rise Special Education Support Professional at 0.875 FTE to support students with disabilities. The role involves 7:45 am–3:15 pm, Monday–Friday, with a 30-minute lunch, and duties 1:1 or in small groups under a teacher’s guidance.

The position requires two years post high school education or passing a South Dakota state test for Education Assistants, plus experience with disabilities or behavior management. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Two years of post high school education or higher, or pass a state-approved test for Education Assistant positions.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or behavior management.

Responsibilities

• Assists students in accessing transportation.
• Provides personal care to students with special daily living needs in accordance with safety competencies.
• Reviews and practices skills taught by a teacher 1:1 or in small groups.
• Works with students in school and community sites.
• Prepares instructional materials as directed by the teacher.

Skills

Disability experience

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

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

Sioux Falls School District Washington High School - Sioux Falls, South Dakota Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5923840

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

We wantYOUhere!

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

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

• Assists students in accessing transportation.
• Provides personal care to students with special daily living needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, physical management) 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 (charting, assignments, attendance, data for progress notes).
• 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.

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

*Thisposition 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 thepayroll 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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Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $20.42 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Heidi Jorgenson , Assistant Principal
• Washington High School
• Email: [e-mail]

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