Educational Assistant (EA IV) - Significant Support Needs (SSN) Program

Douglas County School District; Castle Rock (CO); Vor Ort; USD 27.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

HSA

FSA

Life insurance (supplemental)

Disability insurance

EAP

401(k) / 403(b) / 457 plan

Zusammenfassung

Douglas County School District seeks an Educational Assistant (EA IV) for the Significant Support Needs (SSN) program at Timber Trail Elementary. You will provide intensive, individualized support to students with significant cognitive and physical needs, assist with personal care, medical needs, and facilitate safety and independence within a structured learning environment.

You will work under a licensed special education teacher, support IEP goals, and assist with daily living skills,

Qualifikationen

• Experience supporting students with significant disabilities or complex medical needs is preferred.
• Ability to follow health plans and behavior protocols with fidelity.
• Willingness to assist with personal care and mobility tasks.

Aufgaben

• Assist with student positioning, transfers, and mobility using specialized equipment.
• Monitor delegated health care procedures and administer emergency medications when trained.
• Maintain safe, clean learning environments and assist with transitions and supervision.
• Support IEP goals and functional/life skills instruction across settings.

Kenntnisse

IEP support

Health care procedures

Mobility assistance

Communication methods

Ausbildung

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wheelchairs & mobility aids

Jobbeschreibung

Educational Assistant (EA IV) - Significant Support Needs (SSN) Program

Job Description

Under the direction and guidance of a licensed special education teacher and staff, provides specialized, intensive, and individualized support to students with Significant Support Needs (SSN), including those with moderate to severe cognitive disabilities and possible physical, health, or medical impairments. As a critical member of the special education team, supports functional, academic, and life skills instruction, assists with personal care and medical needs, and promotes student safety, engagement, and independence within a structured and supportive learning environment. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

Experience working with children or young adults with significant cognitive or physical disabilities, or complex medical needs is preferred.

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

Equipment Used

General classroom and office equipment

Essential Environmental Demands

Typical classroom noise

Mostly clean and comfortable

Responsibilities

• Health, Mobility, & Safety:
  • Assist with student positioning, transferring (e.g., from wheelchair to stander, floor to chair), and mobility using specialized equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, walkers, lifts, standers).
  • Monitor and provide delegated health care procedures, which may include seizure monitoring, administration of emergency medication (e.g., Diastat, Epipen), or basic first aid, following all required training and protocols.
  • Maintain a safe and clean learning environment, including cleaning/sanitizing equipment and materials used for personal care and instruction.
  • Closely supervise students during transitions, outdoor activities, and during mealtimes to ensure safety and prevent injury.
• Functional & Life Skills Support:
  • Support the implementation of Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals in collaboration with the Special Education Teacher, including academics, functional skills, communication, social skills, and vocational training.
  • Provide support to students with Significant Support Needs (SSN) across settings, including general education environments, by ensuring access to accommodations, reinforcing academic instruction, and implementing behavior management strategies, regardless of EEO status
  • Support students with daily living and functional skills, including but not limited to, dressing, feeding (including G-tube feeding as trained and delegated), toileting/diapering, and personal hygiene.
  • Aid students in using various communication methods, including sign language, picture exchange systems (PECS), and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Certifications

Education:

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions for implementing IEPs, health plans, and behavior protocols with high fidelity, Strong commitment to student dignity, safety, and promoting the maximum level of independence for all students, Willingness and ability to assist students with personal care, toileting, and mobility, including lifting and transferring (with appropriate training and assistance)

Position Type

Regular

Primary Location

Timber Trail Elementary

One Year Only

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week

37.5

Fte

0.94

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year

180 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted 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

$25.20 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range

$19.84 USD - $30.55 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

• health
• vision
• dental
• health savings account (HSA)
• flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• short and long-term disability
• critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• voluntary 401(k)
• 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options

Time Off Plans

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: February 10, 2027.