Academic Interventionist - FTE at Whittier Middle School

Academic Interventionist – 1.0 FTE

Whittier Middle School – Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled

Posted:
Jun 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
To Be Determined

We want YOU here!

This position is for the 2026-27 school year.

At Whittier Middle School, attitude is everything—and here, the attitude is one of respect. As proud Wolverines, we live the “Whittier Way” each day by bringing our best selves, supporting one another, and striving for success through effort, integrity, and high expectations for both students and staff.

At Whittier, everyone is valued, and we believe education is about helping each student grow into an effective, responsible citizen. Our community is guided by core expectations that shape everything we do:

• Respectful communication
• Dressing for success
• Supporting each other
• Lending helping hands
• Bringing your best self

We are looking for dedicated and positive individuals who are passionate about supporting students, building a respectful school culture, and helping every learner reach their full potential.

Explore more about the Whittier Way: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./wms

Education Level:

Bachelors degree preferred.

Experience Desired:

Evidence of successful work history and/or experience working with youth.

Physical Requirements:

Requires hearing, hand-eye coordination, mind-eye coordination, keyboarding and telephoning. Frequent repetitive motions with wrists, hands, fingers. Frequent physical management of students.

Other Requirements:

Regular, reliable attendance. Experience with behavior management. Ability to use a computer for word processing and data entry. Ability to maintain confidential information. Regular contact with students with emotional, cognitive and/or conduct-related disorders.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Serves as a contact and liaison between students, teachers, and parents for student homework completion.
• Communicates with counselors and administrators about academic concerns for individual students.
• Corresponds with students, teachers, and parents about uncompleted school work and provides early intervention communication between all three shareholders.
• Maintains confidentiality of students and their families.
• Provides academic support to students who are missing work, or students who need intervention on certain standards throughout the day.
• Works with teachers and counselors to determine which students need intervention and when that intervention should occur.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.

This is an hourly employment contract role, following the student calendar.

$23.75 per hour.

Pay Day:
Last working day of each month, based on the payroll cutoff schedule.

Monday through Friday; 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM.

1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 9 months.

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

• Erika Paladino-Hazlett, Principal
• Whittier Middle School
• Email: erika.paladino-hazlett.us