RISE Special Education Support Professional - 0.5 FTE at Ben Reifel Middle School

RISE Special Education Support Professional - 0.5 FTE at Ben Reifel Middle School

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

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This position is for the  school year.

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Join the Ben Reifel Middle School family, where we foster a supportive and inclusive environment built on unity, excellence, empathy, and integrity. As part of our team, you’ll play a vital role in helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally while embracing the BISON WAY. If you're passionate about making a difference and being part of a strong, connected community, we’d love to have you join us!

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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.

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 from 1 to 40 pounds continuously, 40 to 60 pounds frequently and from 60 to 99 pounds occasionally.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, if new hires (including transfers).

Must demonstrate and pass safety competency review on a yearly basis.

• 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.
• Maintains the confidentiality of students and their families.
• Assists with management of student behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Level G, Starting at $18.42 + $2 differential = $20.42 per hour + $1,000 sign-on bonus

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

Monday through Friday, either morning shift or afternoon shift of 4 hours per day

0.5 FTE, 20 hours per week, 9 months

Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)

Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required

Job : 5771179

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

• Rebecca Van Drongelen, Assistant Principal
• Ben Reifel Middle School
• Phone:
• Email: rebecca.vandrongelen.us