What are the responsibilities and job description for the RISE Education Assistant - FTE at Washington High School position at Sioux Falls School District?
We want YOU here!
Empower students to succeed as a RISE Education Assistant! In this role, you'll provide essential support to students with diverse needs by assisting with daily living tasks, reinforcing goals, and preparing instructional materials. Whether working 1 : 1, in small groups, or alongside teachers in classrooms and community settings, your dedication will help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. If you're compassionate, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to have you on our team!
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 :
Experience working with individuals with disabilities or experience with behavior management.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
The physical demands of this job include general activity such as sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing and pulling throughout the school day. The position requires carrying and lifting of body weight and / or objects / equipment as well as pushing / pulling forces of individuals in wheelchairs and adaptive devices from1 to 40 pounds continuously, 40-60 pounds frequently and from 60 to 99 pounds occasionally. Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, if new hires (including transfers).
OTHER REQUIREMENTS :
Must demonstrate and pass safety competency review on a yearly basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES
- 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.
View the complete job description here : RISE Education Assistant
PAY INFORMATION
Level G
Pay Day : Last working day of each month.
HOURS & FTE
Monday through Friday, 7 : 45 am to 3 : 15 pm with a 30-minute unpaid break
0.875 FTE, 35 hours per week, 9 months
CALENDAR 2024-2025 Education Assistant with Benefits - High School
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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