Educational Assistant (EA IV) - Student Specific (1:1 Support)

Douglas County School District; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 27,331 - 34,715; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid sick and personal time

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking an Educational Assistant (EA IV) to provide personalized support to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Your role will involve implementing educational, health, and behavior plans while ensuring student safety and participation in various settings.

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to manage complex behaviors and assist with personal care. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and the position offers competitive hourly pay along with benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions for implementing IEPs and health plans.
• Skills to manage complex and challenging student behaviors.
• Willingness to assist students with personal care and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Implement IEPs, health plans, and behavior protocols.
• Support the student’s participation in class and activities.
• Ensure student safety and health by being in close proximity.

Skills

Ability to implement IEPs

Complex behavior management

Personal care assistance

Flexibility and professional judgment

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

Educational Assistant (EA IV) - Student Specific (1:1 Support) — Responsible for implementing all aspects of one student\u2019s Individualized Education Program (IEP), Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP), and Health Care Plan (HCP). Requires a high degree of flexibility, consistency, and professional judgment to ensure the student\u2019s safety, access to instruction, and full participation across the school day and various learning environments. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Responsibilities

• Individualized Plan Implementation: Implement IEPs, health plans, and behavior protocols with fidelity.
• Facilitate peer interaction and social skills development by modeling appropriate social behaviors and supporting the student\u2019s participation in group activities.
• Physically assist the student with transitions between classes, activities, and locations within the school building and community.

Safety, Health, and Personal Care

• Maintain a line of sight/close proximity with the student at all times to ensure immediate response to safety or health needs.
• Provide personal care assistance, which may include feeding, toileting, hygiene, dressing, and positioning, in a dignified and professional manner.
• Implement the Health Care Plan (HCP), which may involve delegated nursing tasks such as medication administration, seizure protocol implementation, or monitoring of medical equipment, following all required training.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Implement all academic accommodations and modifications as written in the student\u2019s current IEP. Execute the student\u2019s BIP and crisis management strategies consistently across all settings, including instruction, transitions, and unstructured time. Collect and accurately record all required data on academic, behavioral, social, and functional goals, reporting progress to the Special Education Teacher daily/weekly.

Access and Inclusion Support

• Provide direct 1:1 support to the student in the general education classroom, special education setting, and all non-instructional environments (e.g., lunch, recess, assemblies, field trips).

Certifications

Education: High School or Equivalent

Skills

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions for implementing IEPs, health plans, and behavior protocols with high fidelity; demonstrated ability to manage and respond to complex and challenging student behaviors; willingness and ability to assist students with personal care, toileting, and mobility, including lifting and transferring (with appropriate training and assistance).

Position Details

Position Type: Regular

Primary Location: Roxborough Intermediate

One Year Only (Yes Or No): 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

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: September 1, 2026