Education Support Professional - 0.875 F...

Job Description

We want YOU here!

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

We are hiring for Education Support Professionals for the Axtell Park Middle School Program as well as Education Support Professionals for the High School Programs.

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

At Axtell Park, we believe every student deserves a team that refuses to give up on them. Our alternative program provides a structured, supportive environment where students with academic deficits and emotional and behavioral needs can build the skills, confidence, and resilience to succeed - and ultimately return to their home schools. With small class sizes and a close-knit team of professionals who bring both expertise and heart, we meet students where they are and walk alongside them through real challenges. If you are someone who finds purpose in doing the hard, meaningful work of supporting students with the greatest needs, we'd love to have you on our team.

Learn more about what it means to make a difference with us at Axtell Park:

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 Support Professional positions.

EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

One to three years of sustained employment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires constant hand-eye, mind-eye coordination, hearing; intermittent grasping, keyboarding, speaking, and writing. Frequent filing, sitting, standing, and walking are also required. The ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and the ability to drive a car are also required. Regular contact with students with emotional and conduct related disorders.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Regular, reliable attendance. Experience with behavior management. Ability to use a computer for word processing and data entry. Ability to maintain confidential information. Frequent exposure to physical and verbal abuse. Due to the nature of a behavior program and of the students assigned, required the ability to work in a stressful environment..

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

1. Prepares instructional materials.
2. Reinforces instructional objectives.
3. Follows and carries out behavioral management plans.
4. Tutors students on academics.
5. Refers problems to professional staff.
6. Maintains consistent discipline.
7. Maintains student progress and attendance records.
8. Corrects student assignments.
9. Escorts students within the building and occasionally accompanies students into the community.
10. Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
11. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.

View the complete job description here: Axtell Park Education Support Professional

PAY INFORMATION

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 .

View the payroll cutoff schedule here: 2026-2027 Payroll Cutoff Schedule

HOURS & FTE

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

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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