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Special Education Support Professional - 0.78125 FTE at Terry Redlin Elementary
Sioux Falls, SD
We want YOU here!
This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!
At Terry Redlin Elementary, we believe strong partnerships between families and schools are essential to student success. Our staff is committed to creating a welcoming and collaborative environment where parents and caregivers are valued as important members of our school community.
Through meaningful family engagement and open communication, Terry Redlin Elementary works to build lasting parent-school relationships that support students academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe families should have a voice in their child's education, and we actively create opportunities for parents to be involved in the development and implementation of our school community initiatives.
We are looking for caring and collaborative individuals who are passionate about supporting students, building positive relationships with families, and helping create a school culture where every child can thrive.
Learn more about Terry Redlin Elementary at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/tres
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
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, 8:00 am to 2:45 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch
0.78125 FTE, 31.25 hours per week, 9 months
CALENDAR
2026-2027 Elementary 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
Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711, then the desired number
Share This Opportunity!
Use this link to share this opportunity: https://sf.schoolspring.com?jobid=5741515
This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!
At Terry Redlin Elementary, we believe strong partnerships between families and schools are essential to student success. Our staff is committed to creating a welcoming and collaborative environment where parents and caregivers are valued as important members of our school community.
Through meaningful family engagement and open communication, Terry Redlin Elementary works to build lasting parent-school relationships that support students academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe families should have a voice in their child's education, and we actively create opportunities for parents to be involved in the development and implementation of our school community initiatives.
We are looking for caring and collaborative individuals who are passionate about supporting students, building positive relationships with families, and helping create a school culture where every child can thrive.
Learn more about Terry Redlin Elementary at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/tres
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
- Escorts students to transportation and other areas of the building.
- As needed provides personal care to students with special daily living needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, physical management).
- 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 on community outings.
- Prepares instructional materials as directed/selected by teacher.
- Reinforces instructional/behavioral objectives.
- Provides clerical assistance to maintaining student records (charting, assignments, attendance, data for progress notes).
- Assists with the supervision of students during recess, lunchroom, and on the playground.
- Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
- Reinforces instructional and behavioral objectives for children.
- 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, 8:00 am to 2:45 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch
0.78125 FTE, 31.25 hours per week, 9 months
CALENDAR
2026-2027 Elementary 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
Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711, then the desired number
Share This Opportunity!
Use this link to share this opportunity: https://sf.schoolspring.com?jobid=5741515