Special Education Support Professional 0.875 FTE at Jefferson High School

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$1000 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 youre passionate about education and making a lasting impact wed love to have you be part of our journey!

Learn more about JeffersonHigh School at: 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:

Requiresconstant 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

Level G Starting at $18.12 per hour $1000 Sign-On Bonus!

Pay Day: Last working day of each month based on thepayroll cutoff schedule.

View the payroll cutoff schedule here: 2025-2026 Payroll Cutoff Schedule

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Friday7:45 am to 3:15 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch

0.875 FTE35 hours per week9 months

CALENDAR
2025-2026 Education Assistant with Benefits - High School

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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