Educational Assistant IV - Severe Needs

Douglas County School District; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental

HSA and FSA

Retirement plan options (401(k)/403(b)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking an Educational Assistant IV - Severe Needs at Soaring Hawk Elementary. You will assist special education teachers, support medical and daily living needs, and help implement IEP goals under licensed staff guidance.

Responsibilities include supervising students, assisting with meals, toileting, and mobility; administering medications as required; and coordinating with the special needs team.

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational environment preferred.
• Verbal and written English communication skills required.
• Computer skills including word processing, databases and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with daily functions and life skills.
• Collaborate with the special needs team and other specialists.
• Administer and document prescribed medications; perform medical procedures.
• Supervise the classroom in the teacher's absence.
• Escort students during bus transfers and non-classroom settings.
• Communicate with parents and school staff; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Word processing

Databases

Spreadsheets

English language

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Word processing software

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Educational Assistant IV - Severe Needs

Job Description:

Responsible for providing assistance to special education teachers; assists in the instruction, medical, and health needs of special education students; provides some clerical support; may provide assistance with a variety of daily functions such as behavior support as well as life skills instruction; implement daily and long range lessons; assists students with daily functions such as food preparation, hand over hand or tube feeding, toileting; etc. Collaborates and consults with special needs team and other specialists. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

Experience in an educational environment preferred; verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions; computer skills word processing; database and spreadsheets. The location of this position is based on student need and is subject to change as needed.

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

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Responsibilities:

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

Collaborate and consult with special needs team and other specialists on various activities, planning, and resource allocations.

Administer and document prescription medication to students and perform medical procedures.

May provide assistance in some therapeutic activities as prescribed by therapist and assist in documentation of progress and services.

May be responsible for classroom supervision in the absence of the teacher.

May assist and escort student in bus transference, which may involve lifting children and/or equipment. May provide assistance to students in non-classroom settings.

Communicate with parents and other school personnel as needed.

Respect confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities.

Document health related services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program as assigned.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Support daily and long range lessons and activities under the direction of a certified teacher to meet Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals.

Certifications:

Education:

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills:

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

Soaring Hawk 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:

December 11, 2026