Educational Assistant IV - Severe Needs

Douglas County School District; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 27,331 - 34,715; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

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

Job summary

Douglas County School District in Golden Ridge Elementary is seeking an Educational Assistant IV to support students with severe needs. The role includes assisting special education teachers with instruction, health needs, and life skills, and may involve some clerical duties.

Responsibilities include behavior support, medication administration, and collaboration with the IEP team. Successful candidates will have experience in education, strong English reading/writing skills, and basic computer

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational environment preferred; English language skills required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Respect confidentiality regarding student needs.
• Administer and document prescription medication to students and perform medical procedures.
• Document health services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program as assigned.
• May provide assistance in some therapeutic activities as prescribed by therapist and assist in documentation of progress and services.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• May be responsible for classroom supervision in the absence of the teacher.
• Support daily and long range lessons and activities under the direction of a certified teacher to meet Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals.
• May assist and escort student in bus transference, which may involve lifting children and/or equipment.
• Assist students with daily functions such as food preparation, hand over hand or tube feeding, toileting, etc., as well as life skills instructions.
• Communicate with parents and other school personnel as needed.
• Collaborate and consult with special needs team and other specialists on various activities, planning, and resource allocations.

Skills

Communication

Reading comprehension

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Word processing

Database

Spreadsheets

Job description

## Educational Assistant IV - Severe NeedsApplylocations: Golden Ridge Elementarytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: October 15, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: Req-00079769## Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out.*REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!*## **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:Respect confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities.Administer and document prescription medication to students and perform medical procedures.Document health related services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program as assigned.May provide assistance in some therapeutic activities as prescribed by therapist and assist in documentation of progress and services.Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.May be responsible for classroom supervision in the absence of the teacher.Support daily and long range lessons and activities under the direction of a certified teacher to meet Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals.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.Assist students with daily functions such as food preparation, hand over hand or tube feeding, toileting, etc., as well as life skills instructions.Communicate with parents and other school personnel as needed.Collaborate and consult with special needs team and other specialists on various activities, planning, and resource allocations.## Certifications:## Education:High School or Equivalent (Required)## Skills:## Position Type:Regular## Primary Location:Golden 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 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:October 15, 2026