Educational Assistant IV - Vision

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid time off

Job summary

The Douglas County School District is seeking an Educational Assistant IV - Vision for their program to assist visually impaired students. This role involves modifying materials, supporting instruction, and collaborating with teachers and students to enhance learning experiences.

Successful candidates will need a high school diploma and a strong interest in learning braille. The position offers a flexible work schedule with health benefits and a pay range of $19.84 to $25.20 USD per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in learning braille and becoming certified within 3 years.
• Ability to perform responsibilities without close supervision.
• Willingness to travel to various schools in the district.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction of students under the direction of a certified teacher.
• Prepare adapted materials for students with visual impairments.
• Maintain the vision department's library of tactile and large print books.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Knowledge of braille

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Educational Assistant IV - Vision

The educational assistant for the program of the visually impaired is primarily responsible for modifying materials to enhance instruction as requested by the Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments and working directly with students with visual impairments including blindness. Must have a strong interest in learning braille and becoming certified either by the state of CO or the National Federation for the Blind within 3 years of employment.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting of forty (40) to seventy (70) pounds
• Frequent bending, standing, sitting, walking
• Occasional reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, or standing
• Ability to run short distances

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction of students under the direction of a certified teacher in a classroom setting, one-on-one, or in small groups.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or as needed.
• Ability to adapt ideas and concepts to clarify student understandings.
• Effective working relationship with students, teachers, and other district staff.
• Ability to explain information presented in a variety of ways.
• Help ensure the safety of students with visual impairments.
• Participation in professional development opportunities to advance skills.
• Preparation of on-site materials.
• Flexibility to work independently and collaborate as a team member.
• Maintains and organizes the vision departments library of student tactile and large print books.
• Prepare adapted material in a timely fashion as needed by students with visual impairments including blindness and Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments.
• Document health related services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program as assigned.

Education

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills

Computer, Has the ability to effectively communicate with the school and school District community as well as the public at large., Has the ability to meet attendance standards and work hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job., Has the ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision., Has the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions., Has the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers., Is flexible., Maintains a generally positive attitude., Observes all District policies and procedures., Willing to travel to various schools in the district.

Position Type

Regular

Primary Location

Variable Location Employee - SPED

One Year Only

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

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: September 3, 2026