Education Support Professional 0.9375 FTE at Challenge Center at Robert Frost

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This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

At the Challenge Center we strive to challenge the high ability students we serve to become well-rounded independent learners. Our staff has established a flexible curriculum based on state standards best research-based practice gifted education standards of the National Association of Gifted Children and student interests. This curriculum keeps students engaged while they develop a growth mindset and get prepared for the options of the Middle School Honors Program and advanced classes there.

To learn more about the Challenge Center please visit: 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

Starting at $18.42 per hour

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

View the payroll cutoff schedule here:2026-2027 Payroll Cutoff Schedule

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Friday 7:45 am to 3:15 pm

0.9375 FTE37.5 hours per week9 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
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