Special Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE - Whittier Middle School

Special Education Support Professional

• 0.875 FTE
• Whittier Middle School Sioux Falls School District
• 4.

0 Sioux Falls, SD Job Details Part-time From $18.42 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Behavior management for students with special needs Classroom behavior management Full Job Description We want YOU here! This position is for the 2026-2027 school year. Our Whittier Wolverines are taught to live life the Whittier Way. We promote respectful communication, support of one another, and always bringing your best self. We believe success is directly proportional to efforts and hold high expectations for our students and staff. Explore more about the

Whittier Way :

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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. 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 month, based on the payroll cutoff schedule . View the payroll cutoff schedule here: 2026-2027 Payroll Cutoff Schedule

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Friday, 8:15 am to 4:15 pm with a 1 hour unpaid lunch 0.875 FTE, 35 hours per week, 9 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 Relay Services for

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