Substitute - Educational Assistant IV

Douglas County School District; Surrey; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

403(b)

457 plan

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a Substitute - Educational Assistant IV to support special education students at Coyote Creek Elementary. The role involves assisting with instruction, health needs, clerical tasks, and life skills support as part of the IEP team.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and First Aid/CPR certification. The workload includes 40 hours per week with a full-time equivalent of 1.0 and may include medical procedures and supervision tasks.

Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent is required.
• First Aid & CPR Certification (American Heart Association) is required.
• Experience assisting special education students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with IEP goals and daily classroom or lab activities, including one-on-one and small group instruction.
• Maintain student records as needed.
• Collaborate with the special education team and other specialists on activities, planning, and resource allocation.
• Communicate with parents and school staff as needed.
• Provide clerical support for special education teachers, including preparation of reports.
• May assist in therapeutic activities such as speech, massage, and physical therapy.
• May administer medication to students and perform a variety of medical procedures.
• Supervise students in non-classroom settings and escort students to buses.
• Create and assemble instructional materials as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Substitute - Educational Assistant IV

Job 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 to teachers. May provide assistance with a variety of daily functions such as toileting, feeding, and life skills instruction. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

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 distances

Responsibilities:

Support Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals with special education students and assist with daily classroom or lab activities, including both one on one and small group instruction.

Maintain some student records.

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

Communicate with parents and other school personnel as needed.

Provide clerical support for special education teachers which may include preparation of special reports.

May provide assistance in some therapeutic activities such as speech, massage, and physical therapy.

May administer medication to students and perform a variety of medical procedures.

May supervise students in non-classroom settings, assist and escort students, including transferring to and from buses.

May assist students with a variety of daily functions, such as feeding, toileting, etc. as well as life skills instruction.

May create and assemble instructional materials such as bulletin boards.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Documents health related services in Designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program.

Certifications:

First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association

Education:

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

Coyote Creek Elementary

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

FTE:

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

0 Work Days

• (260 days indicatesa year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are thengranted 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 Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate:

$19.84 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range:

$19.84 USD - $19.84 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 voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

November 26, 2026