Educational Assistant IV - Severe Needs

Douglas County School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Educational Assistant IV to support special education teachers and assist students with severe needs. This role involves providing essential daily assistance, implementing life skills instruction, and collaborating with specialists to ensure students' health and educational goals are met. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in an educational environment. This position offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package, making it a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Voluntary retirement plan options

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational environment preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with daily functions such as food preparation and toileting.
• Collaborate with special needs team and document health-related services.
• Administer and document prescription medication to students.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills in English

Computer skills (word processing, database, spreadsheets)

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

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Educational Assistant IV - Severe Needs

Apply locations Legacy Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 12 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: July 29, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id Req-00075865

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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:

Legacy Campus

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:

July 29, 2025