Educational Assistant IV - Early Childhood Ed

Douglas County School District; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Educational Assistant IV to support preschool-age special education students. In this role, you will assist teachers with daily functions, provide essential care, and document student progress. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of young learners while working in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about education and eager to contribute to a supportive team, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a community focused on nurturing the next generation and enjoy a fulfilling career in education.

Benefits

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan options

Paid sick leave

Paid personal time

Qualifications

• Assist in instruction and health needs of special education students.
• Document student learning and health-related services.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with daily functions and life skills instruction.
• Document health-related services for Medicaid reimbursement.
• Support classroom setup and cleanup under teacher direction.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Time management and organizational skills

Detail orientation

Ability to work with diverse needs

Positive and professional attitude

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Educational Assistant IV - Early Childhood Ed

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Job Posting Title

Educational Assistant IV - Early Childhood Ed

Job Description

Responsible for providing assistance to teachers and special service providers; assists in instruction, medical and health needs of special education students (preschool-age); provides some clerical support. The location of this position is based on student need and is subject to change as needed.

Position may require mid-day travel, more likely for EA IV Variable/Floater positions, using personal vehicle.

Essential Environmental Demands

• Providing assistance to students with toileting, diapering, feeding and related personal needs
• Supervision of outdoor play in varying weather conditions (IAW CDHS licensing regulations)
• Working in an environment that may include emotional outbursts or volatile student behavior
  
  

Essential Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds
• Frequent bending, standing, sitting, and walking; to include sitting on the ground or in low chairs
• Occasional reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, and pushing
• Frequent use of hands, keyboarding, and writing
• Vision, auditory, and mental acuity within normal ranges
  
  

Responsibilities

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Assist students with daily functions and life skills instruction such as food preparation, hand over hand or tube feeding, toileting, etc.

Provide appropriate supervision of students throughout the day, including in the absence of the preschool teacher (e.g. name to face counting of students multiple times per session)

Document health-related services in the designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD school Medicaid reimbursement program, as assigned (This should be marked N/A if there are no students eligible for Medicaid in either session.)

Assist in documentation of student learning and growth (e.g., IEP goal progress monitoring, TS GOLD, etc.)

Complete and maintain up-to-date records of all required district, department, and CDHS professional development trainings, competencies, and accounts, including, but not limited to: Professional Development Information System (PDIS), Teaching Strategies GOLD (TSG) Interrater Reliability (IRR) certification, etc. Annually, ECE Preschool staff must participate in a minimum of 15 hours of Early Childhood specific professional development.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Assist with materials preparation and implementation of interventions and strategies under the direction of the preschool teacher and/or special education team

Provide assistance to students in non-classroom settings (e.g., bathroom, playground, bus transference, etc.) which may involve lifting children and/or equipment.

Maintain confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities

Conduct proper cleaning and sanitizing of classroom in accordance with local, Douglas County Health Board (DCHB) and CDHS regulations

Administer and document prescription medication to students and perform medical procedures, as delegated. (This should be marked N/A if there are no students requiring medication administration during the school day.)

Communicate and interact appropriately with students, families, and school personnel

Support classroom set up/clean up, lesson plans and materials preparation under the direction of the preschool teacher and/or licensed/certified provider

Certifications

CPR - American Heart Association, First Aid - American Heart Association

Education

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills

Ability to consistently maintain a generally positive and professional attitude, Effective operation and appropriate use of personal computers, software applications, general office equipment and telephone systems, Effective verbal and written English communication skills and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions, Has the ability to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job, Strong detail orientation, time management and organizational skills, Willingness and ability to uphold and demonstrate DCSD Core Values of Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Focus, Managing Work Demands and Professionalism, Willingness and commitment to observe and model all District policies and procedures, Works cooperatively with students, parents, colleagues, staff and leaders to meet the diverse needs of the school community

Position Type

Regular

Primary Location:

Variable Location Employee - SPED

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:

July 24, 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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