Special Education Support Professional -… at Sioux Falls… · Sioux…

We want YOU here! $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://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/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: At least one year of work experience in a position requiring interpersonal interaction skills and knowledge of strategies to support students with social, emotional, and behavior needs. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination, hearing, frequent bending over, crouching, reaching, removing, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, threading, turning and walking. Frequent carrying, grasping, holding, lifting, opening, pulling, unfolding and unlocking are also required. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Experience with behavior management. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES Escorts students to transportation and other areas of the building. As needed provides personal care to students with special daily living needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, physical management). 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 on community outings. Prepares instructional materials as directed/selected by teacher. Reinforces instructional/behavioral objectives. Provides clerical assistance to maintaining student records (charting, assignments, attendance, data for progress notes). Assists with the supervision of students during recess, lunchroom, and on the playground. Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families. Reinforces instructional and behavioral objectives for children. Performs other duties as assigned. View the complete job description here: Special Education Support Professional PAY INFORMATION Starting at $18.42 per hour + $1,000 Sign-On Bonus! Pay Day: Last working day of each month, based on the payroll cutoff schedule. View the payroll cutoff schedule here: 2026-2027 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 CALENDAR 2026-2027 High School Education Support Professional with Benefits BENEFIT INFORMATION 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 Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711, then the desired number Share This Opportunity! Use this link to share this opportunity: https://sf.schoolspring.com?jobid=5962978