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Special Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE - Whittier Middle School

@ Sioux Falls School District
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
$18/hrOnsitePart Time
Responsibilities:escorts students, assists students, reinforces objectives
Requirements Summary:Two years post-high school education or state-approved test; at least one year work exp; support for students with social, emotional, and behavior needs; physical requirements as listed.
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Job Description

We want YOU here!  


 


This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.  


 


Our Whittier Wolverines are taught to live life the Whittier Way. We promote respectful communication, support of one another, and always bringing your best self. We believe success is directly proportional to efforts and hold high expectations for our students and staff. 


 


Explore more about the Whittier Way: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/wms



 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



  1. Escorts students to transportation and other areas of the building.

  2. As needed provides personal care to students with special daily living needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, physical management).

  3. 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.

  4. Works with students in schools and on community outings.

  5. Prepares instructional materials as directed/selected by teacher.

  6. Reinforces instructional/behavioral objectives.

  7. Provides clerical assistance to maintaining student records (charting, assignments, attendance, data for progress notes).

  8. Assists with the supervision of students during recess, lunchroom, and on the playground.

  9. Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.

  10. Reinforces instructional and behavioral objectives for children.

  11. Performs other duties as assigned.


View the complete job description here: Special Education Support Professional



PAY INFORMATION


Starting at $18.42 per hour


 


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, 8:15 am to 4:15 pm with a 1 hour unpaid lunch


0.875 FTE, 35 hours per week, 9 months 



CALENDAR
2026-2027 Elementary 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 



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