RISE Special Education Support Professional - FTE at Jefferson High School Job Sioux Falls area,South Dakota USA,Education / Teaching

Position: RISE Special Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Jefferson High School

We want YOU here!

This position is for the school year.

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

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're passionate about education and making a lasting impact, we'd love to have you be part of our journey!

Learn more about Jefferson High School at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./jhs

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 from 1 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.

Essential Functions & Duties

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.

View the complete job description here: RISE Special Education Support Professional

Pay Information

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

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

Benefit Information

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