Special Education Support Professional -...

Job Description

We want YOU here!

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

At Jefferson, our goal will be that every student will have access to a rigorous education both academically and through activities at our school.

Our staff are committed to providing students with unlimited opportunities to expand their knowledge.

Our staff focus on developing and delivering engaging lessons that prepare each student for life beyond Jefferson High School.

We also know the important work we do each day to educate and prepare ALL students requires a team effort between students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members and we enjoy the journey of building these relationships!

Know that we strive to create an environment in which students are encouraged to take risks, encouraged to belong, and encouraged to give back to others.

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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

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 + $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

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, 7:45 am to 3:15 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch

0.875 FTE, 35 hours per week, 9 months

CALENDAR

2026-2027 High 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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