Special Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Washington High School

Young World Physical Education; Sioux Falls (SD); Vor Ort; USD 20.934 - 29.816; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-On Bonus of $1,000

Zusammenfassung

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Special Education Support Professional for the 2026-2027 school year at Washington High School, Sioux Falls, SD. This role is critical in providing personal care and instructional support to students with diverse needs. The position offers an hourly pay starting at $18.42 with a structured work schedule, requiring interpersonal skills and a commitment to enhancing student development.

Benefits are provided for positions above 20 hours a week. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is also available!

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of one year of experience supporting students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Aufgaben

• Escort students and provide personal care for those with daily living needs.
• Assist with instructional materials and reinforce learning objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal interaction skills

Knowledge of behavior management strategies

Ausbildung

Two years of post-high school education or higher

Jobbeschreibung

Special Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Washington High School

Sioux Falls School District, Washington High School – Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Job ID: 5745431. Application Deadline: Posted until filled. Post Date: May 28, 2026. Starting Date: August 13, 2026.

Job Description

We want you here! This position is for the 2026-2027 school year. $1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

At Washington High School, the Circle of Courage represents our educational philosophy and mission. The Circle is based upon the Native American concept of holism and the belief of equality and the necessary parts of the greater whole. It relates to the total needs of the student (academic, vocational, personal, and social) and encourages maximum growth and development. To achieve this, the four quadrants of the Circle of Courage are addressed through academic and co‑curricular programs.

• Belonging – a safe, friendly, and nurturing environment where each individual is treated with dignity and respect.
• Mastery – building on one’s strengths, attaining personal goals, and learning to share in others’ achievements.
• Generosity – caring for others and finding a purpose beyond oneself.
• Independence – developing the confidence to assert positive leadership and achieve self‑discipline.

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

Requirements

Education Level: Two years of post‑high school education or higher, or the ability 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 requiring interpersonal interaction skills and knowledge of strategies to support students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.

Physical Requirements: Requires constant hand‑eye and mind‑eye coordination, hearing, frequent bending, crouching, reaching, speaking, standing, stooping, threading, turning, and walking. Frequent carrying, grasping, holding, lifting, opening, pulling, unfolding, unlocking, and ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.

Other Requirements: Experience with behavior management.

Essential Functions & Duties

• Escorts students to transportation and other areas of the building.
• Provides personal care to students with special daily living needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, physical management).
• Reviews and practices skills taught by a teacher with students one‑to‑one and in small groups in special education or regular classroom settings.
• Works with students in schools and on community outings.
• Prepares instructional materials as directed or selected by a teacher.
• Reinforces instructional and behavioral objectives.
• Assists with clerical duties to maintain student records (charting, assignments, attendance, data for progress notes).
• Supervises students during recess, lunchroom, and playground.
• Maintains the confidentiality of students and their families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Information

Starting at $18.42 per hour. Pay day is the last working day of each month, based on the 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.

Benefits

Benefits are available for positions 20 hours per week or more.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Legal Notice

Post‑Offer Criminal Background Check Required.