Affective Needs EA IV: Crisis & SEL Support

Douglas County School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA/FSA

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Douglas County School District's Ranch View Middle School is hiring an Educational Assistant IV to support students with Affective Needs. This role focuses on implementing crisis intervention, emotional regulation, and creating a safe, structured, therapeutic learning environment within the special education team.

You will assist with IEP goals, promote social-emotional learning, collect daily behavior data, and collaborate with the SPED teacher, school psychologist, counselor, and other mental

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• First Aid & CPR certification required.
• Willingness to complete crisis management training.

Responsibilities

• Implement crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies with fidelity.
• Provide calm support during emotional distress or crises.
• Support SEL and coping skills, use of sensory/therapeutic spaces.
• Assist with IEP goals related to social, emotional, and academic development.
• Collaborate with SPED teachers and mental health staff.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Crisis management training

Collaborative approach

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Douglas County School District's Ranch View Middle School is hiring an Educational Assistant IV to support students with Affective Needs. This role focuses on implementing crisis intervention, emotional regulation, and creating a safe, structured, therapeutic learning environment within the special education team.

You will assist with IEP goals, promote social-emotional learning, collect daily behavior data, and collaborate with the SPED teacher, school psychologist, counselor, and other mental