Special Education Support Professional 0.78125 FTE at Terry Redlin Elementary

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This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

$1000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

At Terry Redlin Elementary we believe strong partnerships between families and schools are essential to student success. Our staff is committed to creating a welcoming and collaborative environment where parents and caregivers are valued as important members of our school community.

Through meaningful family engagement and open communication Terry Redlin Elementary works to build lasting parent-school relationships that support students academically socially and emotionally. We believe families should have a voice in their childs education and we actively create opportunities for parents to be involved in the development and implementation of our school community initiatives.

We are looking for caring and collaborative individuals who are passionate about supporting students building positive relationships with families and helping create a school culture where every child can thrive.

Learn more about Terry Redlin Elementary 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

Starting at $18.42 per hour $1000 Sign-On Bonus!

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 8:00 am to 2:45 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch

0.78125 FTE31.25 hours per week9 months

CALENDAR

2026-2027 Elementary 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
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