Special Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Roosevelt High School

Sioux Falls School District; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 20,934 - 29,816; Full time

Job summary

Sioux Falls School District in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking an Education Support professional to assist in special education settings. The schedule is 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, 0.875 FTE for 9 months, with a starting wage of $18.42 per hour.

The role includes escorting students, personal care support, 1:1 and small group instruction, and supervision during breaks and community activities. Prior experience with behavior management is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of post high school education or higher, or pass a state-approved test.
• Experience with behavior management.

Responsibilities

• Escort students to transportation and other areas of the building.
• Provide personal care to students with special daily living needs as needed.
• Review and practice skills with students 1:1 and in small groups.
• Work with students in school and on community outings.
• Prepare instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Reinforce instructional and behavioral objectives.
• Maintain student records and data for progress notes.
• Supervise students during recess, lunch, and playground.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and families.
• Reinforce goals for children.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Behavior management

Education

Two years post high school education

State-approved test eligibility

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:

At least one year of work experience in a position requiring interpersonal interaction skills and knowledge of strategies to support students with social, emotional, and behavior needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination, hearing, frequent bending over, crouching, reaching, removing, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, threading, turning and walking. Frequent carrying, grasping, holding, lifting, opening, pulling, unfolding and unlocking are also required. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Experience with behavior management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

1. Escorts students to transportation and other areas of the building.
2. As needed provides personal care to students with special daily living needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, physical management).
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 on community outings.
5. Prepares instructional materials as directed/selected by teacher.
6. Reinforces instructional/behavioral objectives.
7. Provides clerical assistance to maintaining student records (charting, assignments, attendance, data for progress notes).
8. Assists with the supervision of students during recess, lunchroom, and on the playground.
9. Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
10. Reinforces instructional and behavioral objectives for children.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

View the complete job description here: Special Education Support Professional

PAY INFORMATION

Starting at $18.42 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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