Community Trainer Education Support Professional - 0.75 FTE at Jefferson High School

Community Trainer Education Support Professional – 0.75 FTE at Jefferson High School

Sioux Falls School District
Jefferson High School, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Job : 5631482
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Join the team at Jefferson High School where students, staff, and the community come together to create endless opportunities for learning and growth. We are committed to fostering an environment where students are encouraged to take risks, build connections, and give back. If you are passionate about education and making a lasting impact, we would love to have you be part of our journey!

• Education Level: Two years of successful post‑high school education.
• Experience Desired: Two years of experience with students with disabilities, including at least one year in a position requiring interpersonal interaction skills and knowledge of programming for students with disabilities.
• Physical Requirements: Constant hand‑eye, mind‑eye coordination, hearing, intermittent grasping, keyboarding, speaking, and writing. Frequent filing, sitting, standing, walking, and driving a car.
• Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license, excellent oral and written communication skills, experience with word processing, databases, and spreadsheets, teamwork, organization, flexible hours including weekends, and the ability to work with students with special daily living needs.

• Carries out programming as indicated on the Individual Education Plan including entering and monitoring transition goals/objectives.
• Follows behavior management programs under the direction of teachers.
• Routes and disseminates information about student work tasks to case managers and job developers.
• Works cooperatively with professional staff.
• Monitors student progress through reports/journals.
• Provides physical assistance to students with special daily living needs.
• Assists in facilitating classroom activities as directed by teachers.
• Takes part in district and building in‑service opportunities.
• Provides training and assists students in accessing transportation.
• Works cooperatively with community personnel to maximize the opportunity for student success in learning work skills.
• Demonstrates and maintains clear, accurate communication of student performance with students, staff, administrators, and employers.
• Maintains Project Skills folders and vocational checklists as requested.
• Supports and reinforces employer expectations regarding dress codes and supervision as required on the job site.
• Understands the importance of employer standards and maintains the integrity of the job site.
• Maintains professional standards as a representative of the school district.
• Supports and maintains assistive technology and equipment needs of students.
• Maintains the confidentiality of students and their families.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Starting at $18.12 per hour + $1,000 Sign‑On Bonus!

• Monday through Friday.
• 0.75 FTE, 30 hours per week, 9 months.

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

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Jillian Thomas, Assistant Principal
• Jefferson High School
• Phone: (605) 367‑6184
• Email: jillian.thomas.us