Educational Assistant IV: Significant Support Needs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA and FSA

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Douglas County School District in Colorado is hiring an Educational Assistant (EA IV) for the Significant Support Needs program. The role supports students with significant cognitive and physical disabilities, assists with health, mobility, and life skills, and collaborates with licensed teachers to implement IEP goals across settings. The position offers full-time hours during the school year with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within the special education team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience working with students with significant cognitive or physical disabilities preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions for IEPs and health plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist with health care procedures and basic first aid per training.
• Support with positioning, transfers, mobility using assistive devices.
• Support IEP goals and daily living/functional skills across settings.
• Assist with personal care as trained, including feeding and hygiene.

Skills

IEP implementation

Health plans & safety protocols

Mobility assistance

Communication with students

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Douglas County School District in Colorado is hiring an Educational Assistant (EA IV) for the Significant Support Needs program. The role supports students with significant cognitive and physical disabilities, assists with health, mobility, and life skills, and collaborates with licensed teachers to implement IEP goals across settings. The position offers full-time hours during the school year with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within the special education team.