EL/Special Education Support Professiona...

Job Description

We want YOU here!

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

At Lincoln High School, we strive to ensure that every student who walks through our doors receives an education that will prepare them for their future. We offer students the opportunity to learn by meeting them where they are at. Our District supports its staff through hands-on coaching and mentoring through the support of specialized instructional coaching and top-notch year-round professional development.

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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.
12. Assists teacher in identifying student needs.
13. Provides tutorial assistance for students in all classes.
14. Prepares instruction and supplementary materials.
15. Keeps records.
16. Checks papers, workbooks, homework and tests.
17. Assists students with makeup work.
18. Maintains student confidentiality.
19. Assists teachers in supervising students in the classroom.
20. May be requested by administration to transport students using personal vehicle.
21. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

View the complete job description here: Special Education Support Professional & Over-Enrollment, General, Migrant, EL 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,

0.75 FTE, 30 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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