Educational Assistant IV - Severe Needs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

Dental

HSA

FSA

Life Insurance

Disability

EAP

Retirement Plans

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking an Educational Assistant IV specialized in severe needs for Soaring Hawk Elementary in Colorado. The role involves assisting teachers with instruction and health-related student needs, plus life skills activities, under supervising certified staff.

Requirements include High School diploma or equivalent; strong English communication; experience in education preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational environment preferred; strong verbal and written English communication; ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.
• Proficient with word processing; familiarity with databases and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with daily functions and life skills instruction under supervision of a certified teacher.
• Collaborate with special needs team and therapists on activities and documentation.
• Administer and document prescription medications and medical procedures as prescribed.
• Support and supervise students in various settings and communicate with parents and staff while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

English communication

Computer skills

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Word processing

Database

Spreadsheets

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)

Position Details

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 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

• 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

• paid sick and personal time

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: November 21, 2026.

About DCSD

Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence

A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community's 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible.

Unity of Purpose

• Academic Excellence
• Outstanding Educators and Staff
• Safe, Positive Climate and Culture
• Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community
• Financial Well-Being

Students Are at the Center of What We Do. In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible.

Every Student is Unique. In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school.

Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes. From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.