1:1 Educational Assistant — IEP, BIP & Health Support

Douglas County School District; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plan (401k/403b/457)

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking an Educational Assistant (EA IV) at Sagewood Middle School to provide 1:1 support for a student with an IEP, BIP, and HCP. The role requires close proximity for safety, personal care assistance, and health‑related tasks, including potential delegated nursing duties with proper training.

The EA will collect progress data, implement academic accommodations, and support inclusion, transitions, and crisis management across classroom and school environments.

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

• Collect and accurately record all required data on academic, behavioral, social, and functional goals, reporting progress to the Special Education Teacher daily/weekly.
• Provide direct 1:1 support to the student in the general education classroom, special education setting, and non-instructional environments.
• Execute the student’s Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and crisis management strategies across settings.
• Assist with transitions, student mobility, and social interaction to support participation in activities.

Skills

IEP implementation

Health plan administration

Behavior management

Personal care support

Mobility assistance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Douglas County School District is seeking an Educational Assistant (EA IV) at Sagewood Middle School to provide 1:1 support for a student with an IEP, BIP, and HCP. The role requires close proximity for safety, personal care assistance, and health‑related tasks, including potential delegated nursing duties with proper training.

The EA will collect progress data, implement academic accommodations, and support inclusion, transitions, and crisis management across classroom and school environments.