RISE Special Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at Ben Reifel Middle School

Sioux Falls School District•Sioux Falls, SD

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Ben Reifel Middle School family, where we foster a supportive and inclusive environment built on unity, excellence, empathy, and integrity. As part of our team, you’ll play a vital role in helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally while embracing the BISON WAY. This position is for the 2026-27 school year. If you're passionate about making a difference and being part of a strong, connected community, we’d love to have you join us!

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.
Experience working with individuals with disabilities or experience with behavior management.
Must demonstrate and pass safety competency review on a yearly basis.

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.