Educational Assistant IV - Early Childhood Ed

Douglas County School District; North Carolina; 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

Critical illness insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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

Job summary

Douglas County School District in North Carolina is seeking an Educational Assistant IV for Early Childhood Education. The role supports teachers and special education staff with instruction, health needs, and classroom operations, including documentation and compliance with district policies.

Position requires assisting students with daily living activities, maintaining confidentiality, and participating in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to document and communicate clearly with staff and families.
• Comfort with using basic computer apps and district systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document prescription medication to students and perform medical procedures as delegated.
• Assist with materials preparation and implement interventions under supervision.
• Document health-related services in the Medicaid system when applicable.
• Communicate with students, families, and school personnel.
• Provide non-classroom support (bathroom, playground, bus transfers) including lifting when needed.
• Assist in documenting student learning progress (IEP goals, TS GOLD).
• Support lessons, cleanup, and materials preparation under licensed/certified staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Complete required professional development trainings annually.

Skills

Positive attitude

Collaboration

Computer skills

English communication

Attendance & reliability

Detail-oriented

Policy compliance

Education

High School diploma

Job description

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:

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.)

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

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.)

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

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

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

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

Maintain confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities

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.

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

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

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

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)

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, Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with all stakeholders to meet diverse needs and achieve successful outcomes, 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 commitment to observe and model all District policies and procedures

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

Rock Ridge Elementary

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 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:

$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:

January 26, 2027