CRUN Substitute Educational Assistant IV

Douglas County School District; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan eligibility

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a CRUN Substitute Educational Assistant IV to support special education teachers and students. You will assist in instruction, health-related services, and daily classroom activities at Cougar Run Elementary.

The role involves collaborating with the IEP team, preparing instructional materials, and providing clerical support as needed. Prior First Aid/CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• Assists in instruction and daily activities for students with special needs.
• Maintains some student records and collaborates with the IEP team.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education teachers in planning and delivering instruction.
• Support health-related services and medication administration as needed.
• Prepare instructional materials and clerical support for teachers.
• Supervise students and assist with daily routines including mobility and life skills.
• Communicate with parents and school staff as needed.

Skills

First Aid & CPR Certification

Education

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Job description

Job Posting Title:

CRUN 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

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Responsibilities:

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.

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.

Certifications:

First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association

Education:

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills:

Position Type:

Substitutes

Primary Location:

Cougar Run Elementary

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

0

FTE:

0.00

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.

Time Off Plans:

This position is eligible for paid sick time.

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

November 6, 2026