RISE Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at George McGovern Middle School

RISE Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at George McGovern Middle School

Sioux Falls School District George McGovern Middle School - Sioux Falls, South Dakota Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5875859

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

We wantYOUhere!

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

At George McGovern Middle School, we empower students and staff to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact. Guided by our core values—Honor, Courage, Resilience, and Kindness,we foster a supportive environment where high expectations, strong relationships, and engaging learning opportunities help every Eagle thrive.

Learn more about George McGovern Middle School at:https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./gmms

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:

Experience working with individuals with disabilities or experience with behavior management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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 from1 to 40 pounds continuously, 40-60 pounds frequently and from 60 to 99 pounds occasionally.

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

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

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.
• Maintain 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* = $20.42 per hour+ $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

* This position earns the Education Support Professional differential pay. Each position that qualifies for the Education Support Professional differential pay earns an additional $2 per hour.

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

View the payroll cutoff schedule here:
Payroll Cutoff Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm with a 30-minute unpaid break

0.875 FTE, 35 hours per week,9 months

Education Support Professional with Benefits - Middle School

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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Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $20.42 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support >
Individual Aide

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Sarah Muller , Dean of Students
• George McGovern Middle School
• Phone:
• Email: sarah.muller.us

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