What are the responsibilities and job description for the RISE Special Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Roosevelt High School position at Roosevelt High School?
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This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!
As Roosevelt Rough Riders, we are proud of the excellence in education we provide and our opportunity to serve the energetic and dynamic young people of Sioux Falls. Our goal at RHS is to challenge each student to achieve their potential. Classroom structure, time to practice, guidance, and analytical thinking are crucial elements of great instruction and direct students to their achievement potential. The learning process is a journey to the academic success of each student. Our classrooms bring a culture of active involvement, exploration, evaluation, and reflection.
Young adults are extremely important at RHS. We know students need caring relationships with their teachers and other staff members. Students need a sense of belonging, competence, and engagement.
Check out the Roosevelt Rough Rider way: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/rhs
REQUIREMENTS
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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. |
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EXPERIENCE DESIRED: |
Experience working with individuals with disabilities or experience with behavior management. |
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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). |
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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: 2026-2027 Payroll Cutoff Schedule
HOURS & FTE
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 3:30 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
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