Job Description
We want YOU here! This position is for the 2026-27 school year. The Educational Support Professional (ESP) in the CTE Academy Carpentry Program supports instructional activities by assisting with hands-on construction of two homes each school year, student supervision, and shop operations. This role ensures a safe, organized, and productive learning environment while reinforcing industry standards and instructional goals. The position will include performing regular physical activity, including climbing ladders and scaffolding, lifting and moving lumber and materials, and standing for extended periods. Other qualifications include a knowledge of carpentry practices, tools, and construction safety standards, ability to work effectively with high school students in a hands-on learning environment and strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION LEVEL:Two years post high school education or higher, or be able to pass a standardized test approved by the state of South Dakota.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:This position requires constant hand-eye, mind-eye coordination, hearing; intermittent holding, repetitive motions with wrists, hands, fingers, opening, pulling, reaching, sitting, sorting, speaking, talking, turning and writing. Frequent bending over, carrying, filing, grasping, keyboarding and stooping are required. occasionally.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Demonstrated skill using a computer for word processing and data entry. May be required to complete a safety course/operation course for the use of production/power tools.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES- Assists teacher in identifying student needs.
- Provides tutorial assistance for students in all classes.
- Prepares instruction and supplementary materials.
- Maintain familiarity with the operation of production/power tools and equipment.
- Maintain proficiency in the safety measures and requirements of production/power tools.
- Keeps records.
- Checks papers, workbooks, homework and tests.
- Assists students with makeup work.
- Maintains student confidentiality.
- Assists teachers in supervising students in the classroom.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.
View the complete job description here: CTE Education Support Professional
PAY INFORMATIONLevel G, Starting at $18.12 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: 2025-2026 Payroll Cutoff Schedule
HOURS & FTEMonday through Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm with a one-hour unpaid lunch
0.875 FTE, 35 hours per week, 9 months
CALENDAR
2025-2026 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
Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711, then the desired number
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