RISE/Special Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Memorial Middle School

Sioux Falls School District•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year at Memorial Middle School. The school emphasizes CARE Core Values — Community, Act Responsibly, Respect, and Excellence — aiming to create a welcoming and supportive school culture where students and staff collaborate, celebrate individuality, and encourage growth. Memorial Middle School seeks passionate individuals dedicated to supporting students, fostering a positive environment, and making a meaningful impact.

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

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with disabilities or experience with behavior management.

Responsibilities

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.