Educational Assistant IV

6 days ago

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States Douglas County School District Full time $42,000 - $63,000 per year
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Job Posting Title:Educational Assistant IV - Severe NeedsJob Description:Responsible for providing assistance to special education teachers; assists in the instruction, medical, and health needs of special education students; provides some clerical support; may provide assistance with a variety of daily functions such as behavior support as well as life skills instruction; implement daily and long range lessons; assists students with daily functions such as food preparation, hand over hand or tube feeding, toileting; etc. Collaborates and consults with special needs team and other specialists. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

Experience in an educational environment preferred; verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions; computer skills word processing; database and spreadsheets. The location of this position is based on student need and is subject to change as needed.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional lifting of forty (40) to seventy (70) pounds

• Frequent bending, standing, sitting, and walking

• Occasional reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, and standing

• Ability to run short distancesPosition Specific Information (if Applicable):Responsibilities:

Support daily and long range lessons and activities under the direction of a certified teacher to meet Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals.

May assist and escort student in bus transference, which may involve lifting children and/or equipment. May provide assistance to students in non-classroom settings.

Assist students with daily functions such as food preparation, hand over hand or tube feeding, toileting, etc., as well as life skills instructions.

Communicate with parents and other school personnel as needed.

Collaborate and consult with special needs team and other specialists on various activities, planning, and resource allocations.

Respect confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities.

Administer and document prescription medication to students and perform medical procedures.

Document health related services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program as assigned.

May provide assistance in some therapeutic activities as prescribed by therapist and assist in documentation of progress and services.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

May be responsible for classroom supervision in the absence of the teacher.

Certifications:Education:High School or Equivalent (Required)Skills:Position Type:RegularPrimary Location:Mountain Ridge Middle SchoolOne Year Only (Yes or No):NoScheduled Hours Per Week:37.5FTE:0.94Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:180 Work Days
  • (260 days indicates a year-round position.  Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position.  Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)
Minimum Hire Rate: $19.84 USD HourlyMaximum Hire Rate: $25.20 USD HourlyFull Salary Range:$19.84 USD - $30.55 USD Hourly
  • All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
Benefits:This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.Time Off Plans:This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:January 21, 2026

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