Affective Needs Educational Assistant (EA IV) — Crisis & SEL

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Critical Illness Insurance

Voluntary 401(k)/403(b)

457 retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking an Educational Assistant (EA IV) for the Affective Needs (AN) program at Douglas County High School. The role provides intensive support to students with complex emotional and behavioral needs, including crisis intervention, emotional regulation, and a safe, therapeutic learning environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with IEP goals, facilitating restorative practices, and maintaining data on student progress.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to remain calm, objective, and effective during student crises or high-stress behavioral situations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills, with an emphasis on therapeutic and non-judgmental communication.
• Willingness and ability to complete required training in crisis management and maintain physical certification.

Responsibilities

• Program & Safety Support: Maintain situational awareness to address escalating behaviors in the classroom and school.
• Instructional Support: Assist the Special Education Teacher with implementing IEP goals related to social, emotional, and academic development.
• Emotional & Behavioral Support: Implement crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies with fidelity and collect daily behavior data.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Crisis intervention familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Douglas County School District is seeking an Educational Assistant (EA IV) for the Affective Needs (AN) program at Douglas County High School. The role provides intensive support to students with complex emotional and behavioral needs, including crisis intervention, emotional regulation, and a safe, therapeutic learning environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with IEP goals, facilitating restorative practices, and maintaining data on student progress.