RISE Special Education Support Professional - FTE
Listed on 2026-09-14
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, High School, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
RISE Special Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Washington High School
Sioux Falls School District Washington High School - Sioux Falls, South Dakota Open in Google Maps
Job DetailsJob : 5923840
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined
Job DescriptionWe wantYOUhere!
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!
Join the Washington High School community, where we embrace the Circle of Courage to support student growth academically, socially, and personally. Through a strong sense of belonging, a commitment to mastery, a spirit of generosity, and the development of independence, we strive to create an inclusive and empowering learning environment. If you're passionate about making a difference and helping students reach their full potential, we’d love to have you on our team!
Learn more about Washington High School at:https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./whs
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.
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 INFORMATIONLevel 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, 7:45 am to 3:15 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch
0.875 FTE, 35 hours per week,9 months
CALENDAR High School Education Support Professional with Benefits BENEFIT INFORMATIONBenefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)
CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEESAll 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
Special Education >
Special Education Assistant
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Heidi Jorgenson , Assistant Principal
- Washington High School
- Email: heidi.jorgenson.us
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