Educational Assistant, SSN Program — Empower Lifeskills

Douglas County School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

HSA & FSA

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

EAP

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Douglas County High School seeks an Educational Assistant (EA IV) to provide intensive support for students with Significant Support Needs. You will assist with positioning, mobility, personal care, and health procedures under the guidance of a licensed special education teacher.

You will help implement IEP goals and life-skills instruction, reinforce academic learning, and support students across settings. A strong commitment to dignity, safety, and independence is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions for implementing IEPs, health plans, and behavior protocols with high fidelity.
• Strong commitment to student dignity, safety, and promoting independence for all students.
• Willingness and ability to assist students with personal care, toileting, and mobility, including lifting and transferring.

Responsibilities

• Health, Mobility, & Safety: Assist with student positioning, transferring between wheelchairs, standers, and chairs; monitor and perform delegated health care procedures.
• Functional & Life Skills Support: Support IEP goal implementation across academics, functional skills, communication, social skills, and vocational training.
• Support daily living and functional skills including dressing, feeding (including G-tube), toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Aid students in using communication methods such as sign language, PECS, and AAC devices.

Skills

IEP/health plans

Dignity and safety

Personal care & mobility

Lifting & transferring

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Douglas County High School seeks an Educational Assistant (EA IV) to provide intensive support for students with Significant Support Needs. You will assist with positioning, mobility, personal care, and health procedures under the guidance of a licensed special education teacher.

You will help implement IEP goals and life-skills instruction, reinforce academic learning, and support students across settings. A strong commitment to dignity, safety, and independence is essential.