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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Short & long-term disability

EAP

401(k)

403(b)

457 plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Douglas County School District in Franktown, CO is hiring an Educational Assistant (EA IV) for the Significant Support Needs (SSN) program. The 37.5-hour week position supports students with significant cognitive or physical disabilities under a licensed special education teacher, assisting with mobility, daily living skills, and communication needs.

Responsibilities include health monitoring, personal care, and helping students access accommodations and academic instruction in structured

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with fidelity.
• Experience supporting students with significant disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with positioning, transfers, and mobility using specialized equipment.
• Monitor delegated health procedures and administer emergency medication when trained.
• Maintain a safe, clean learning environment and assist with personal care.
• Support IEP goals, functional skills, and life-skills instruction with the teacher.

Skills

IEP implementation

Health plans

Mobility assistance

Safety protocols

Education

High School or Equival ent

Job description

Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out.REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!Job Posting Title:Educational Assistant (EA IV) - Significant Support Needs (SSN) programJob 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) poundsFrequent bending, standing, sitting, and walkingOccasional reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, and standingAbility to run short distancesEQUIPMENT USED:General classroom and office equipmentESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:Typical classroom noiseMostly clean and comfortablePosition Specific Information (if Applicable):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.Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.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 statusSupport 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.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:RegularPrimary Location:Franktown ElementaryOne Year Only (Yes or No):NoScheduled Hours Per Week:37.5FTE:0.94Approx 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 HourlyMaximum Hire Rate:$25.20 USD HourlyFull Salary Range:$19.84 USD - $30.55 USD HourlyAll 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 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:November 6, 2026