1:1 RISE Special Education Support Professional - 0.875 FTE at John F Kennedy Elementary
About The Position
This position is for the 2026-2027 school year and offers a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus. At JFK Elementary, we are dedicated to fostering student growth in knowledge, building confidence, and enabling them to reach their fullest potential. We believe strong partnerships with families are crucial for student success and collaborate to create a supportive and welcoming environment where all students can thrive. This role involves supporting a student within our RISE program and requires an individual who is compassionate, patient, and comfortable providing additional medical and/or healthcare-related support throughout the school day.
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.
Benefits
- Education Support Professional differential pay ($2 per hour additional)
- $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
