What are the responsibilities and job description for the RISE Special Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Washington High School position at Washington High School?
We want YOU here!
This position is for the 2026-27 school year.
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://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/whs
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 Education Support Professional
PAY INFORMATION
Level G, Starting at $18.12 $2* = $20.12 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.
Please note, this pay information is based on the 2025-2026 salary schedule. 2026-2027 salary schedule coming soon!
PayDay: Last working day of each month, based on the payroll cutoff schedule.
View the payroll cutoff schedule here: 2025-2026 Payroll Cutoff Schedule - 2026-2027 Payroll Cutoff Schedule coming soon!
HOURS & FTE
Monday through Friday, 7:45 am to 3:15 pm with a 30-minute unpaid break
0.875 FTE, 35 hours per week, 9 months
CALENDAR
2025-2026 Education Support Professional with Benefits - High School - 2026-2027 Calendar coming soon!
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
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