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RISE Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at George McGovern Middle School

Sioux Falls School District · Sioux Falls, SD · 3 wk ago
On-site$18.42/hrPart-time

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

At George McGovern Middle School, we empower students and staff to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact. Guided by our core values—Honor, Courage, Resilience, and Kindness—we foster a supportive environment where high expectations, strong relationships, and engaging learning opportunities help every Eagle thrive.

Learn more about George McGovern Middle School at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/gmms

Requirements

  • Two years of post high school education or higher, or ability to pass a standardized test approved by the state of South Dakota, for designated Education Assistant positions.

Qualifications

  • Desired experience working with individuals with disabilities or experience with behavior management.

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.
  • Pushing/pulling forces of individuals in wheelchairs and adaptive devices from 1 to 40 pounds continuously, 40-60 pounds frequently, and from 60 to 99 pounds occasionally.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, if a new hire (including transfers).
  • Demonstrate and pass safety competency review on a yearly basis.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Maintains the confidentiality of students and their families.
  • Assists with management of student behavior.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay

Level G, Starting at $18.42 + $2* = $20.42 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.

Pay Day: Last working day of each month, based on the payroll cutoff schedule.

Schedule

  • Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm with a 30-minute unpaid break.
  • 0.875 FTE, 35 hours per week, 9 months.
  • 2026-2027 Education Support Professional with Benefits - Middle School calendar.

Benefits

Benefits available for positions 20 hours per week or more.

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