What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE - Memorial Middle School position at Sioux Falls School District?
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This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.
At Memorial Middle School, our CARE Core Values - Community, Act Responsibly, Respect, and Excellence - are at the heart of everything we do. As Memorial Mustangs, we are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive school culture where students and staff work together, celebrate individuality, and encourage one another to grow and succeed.
We believe in building strong relationships, leading with integrity, and striving for excellence through the "power of yet." Memorial Middle School is looking for caring and collaborative individuals who are passionate about supporting students,
fostering a positive school environment, and making a meaningful impact each day.
Learn more about our Mustang culture: https://www.mms.sf.k12.sd.us/o/mms
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
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, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch
0.875 FTE, 35 hours per week, 9 months
CALENDAR
2026-2027 Middle 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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This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.
At Memorial Middle School, our CARE Core Values - Community, Act Responsibly, Respect, and Excellence - are at the heart of everything we do. As Memorial Mustangs, we are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive school culture where students and staff work together, celebrate individuality, and encourage one another to grow and succeed.
We believe in building strong relationships, leading with integrity, and striving for excellence through the "power of yet." Memorial Middle School is looking for caring and collaborative individuals who are passionate about supporting students,
fostering a positive school environment, and making a meaningful impact each day.
Learn more about our Mustang culture: https://www.mms.sf.k12.sd.us/o/mms
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.
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, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch
0.875 FTE, 35 hours per week, 9 months
CALENDAR
2026-2027 Middle 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=5714389
#hc242826
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