We want YOU here!
This position is for the 2026-27 school year.
At Whittier Middle School, attitude is everything-and here, the attitude is one of respect. As proud Wolverines, we live the "Whittier Way" each day by bringing our best selves, supporting one another, and striving for success through effort, integrity, and high expectations for both students and staff.
At Whittier, everyone is valued, and we believe education is about helping each student grow into an effective, responsible citizen. Our community is guided by core expectations that shape everything we do:
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Respectful communication
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Dressing for success
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Supporting each other
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Lending helping hands
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Bringing your best self
We are looking for dedicated and positive individuals who are passionate about supporting students, building a respectful school culture, and helping every learner reach their full potential.
Explore more about the Whittier Way: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/wms
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION LEVEL:
Bachelors degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE DESIRED:
Evidence of successful work history and/or experience working with youth
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires hearing, hand-eye coordination, mind-eye coordination, keyboarding and telephoning. Frequent repetitive motions with wrists, hands, fingers. Frequent physical management of students.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Regular, reliable attendance. Experience with behavior management. Ability to use a computer for word processing and data entry. Ability to maintain confidential information. Regular contact with students with emotional, cognitive and/or conduct-related disorders.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES
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Serves as a contact and liaison between students, teachers, and parents for student homework completion.
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Communicates with counselors and administrators about academic concerns for individual students.
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Corresponds with students, teachers, and parents about uncompleted school work and provides early intervention communication between all three shareholders.
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Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
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Will provide academic supports to students who are missing work, or students who need intervention on certain standards throughout the day.
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Will work with teachers and counselors to determine which students need intervention and when that intervention should occur.
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Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.
This is an hourly employment contract role, following the student calendar.
PAY INFORMATION
$23.75 per hour
Pay Day: Last working day of each month,
based on the payroll cutoff schedule.
View the payroll cutoff schedule here: 2026-2027 Payroll Cutoff Schedule
HOURS & FTE
Monday through Friday; 7:45 am - 4:15 pm
1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 9 months
CALENDAR
This is an hourly employment contract role, following the student calendar.
2026-2027 Student/Parent Calendar
2026-2027 Staff Calendar
BENEFIT INFORMATION
Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)
For more information, please see Rider #10
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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