RISE Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Lincoln High School

About the role

Join the team at Lincoln High School, where we create a welcoming and supportive environment for all students to learn, grow, and prepare for their future. As a Patriot family, we are committed to academic excellence, personal development, and helping every student find success in their college and career goals. Be part of a school community that makes a lasting impact—apply today!

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 as well as 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. Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, if new hires (including transfers).

Other Requirements

• Must demonstrate and pass safety competency review on a yearly basis.

Essential Functions & Duties

• 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.
• Maintain 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
• 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, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm with a 30-minute unpaid break
• 0.875 FTE, 35 hours per week, 9 months
• Calendar: 2026-2027 Education Support Professional with Benefits - High School

Benefits

Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)