1:1 Educational Assistant for Visually Impaired Student

Douglas County School District; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

401(k) / 403(b) / 457

Job summary

Douglas County School District in Castle Rock, CO is seeking an Educational Assistant (EA IV) to provide dedicated 1:1 support inside the general education classroom for a student with a visual impairment. The role implements the student’s IEP, BIP, and Health Care Plan to ensure safety, access to instruction, and full participation throughout the school day.

Responsibilities include data collection on goals, crisis management, and assisting with transitions, as well as providing personal care

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions for implementing IEPs, health plans, and behavior protocols with high fidelity.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and respond to complex and challenging student behaviors.
• Willingness and ability to assist students with personal care, toileting, and mobility, including lifting and transferring (with appropriate training and assistance).

Responsibilities

• Execute the student's Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) and crisis management strategies consistently across all settings, including instruction, transitions, and unstructured time.
• Provide direct 1:1 support in the general education classroom, Special Education setting, and non-instructional environments (lunch, recess, field trips).
• Collect and accurately record data on academic, behavioral, social, and functional goals, reporting progress to the Special Education Teacher daily/weekly.
• Maintain line of sight/close proximity to ensure immediate response to safety or health needs.
• Implement the student's Health Care Plan (HCP) and assist with related tasks as trained.

Skills

Follow IEPs/Health plans/BIP

Behavior management

Personal care assistance

Lifting and transferring

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Douglas County School District in Castle Rock, CO is seeking an Educational Assistant (EA IV) to provide dedicated 1:1 support inside the general education classroom for a student with a visual impairment. The role implements the student’s IEP, BIP, and Health Care Plan to ensure safety, access to instruction, and full participation throughout the school day.

Responsibilities include data collection on goals, crisis management, and assisting with transitions, as well as providing personal care