Empowering Special Ed EA IV for Significant Support Needs

Dcsdk12; Colorado; On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA/FSAs

Retirement plan

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking an Educational Assistant (EA IV) for the Significant Support Needs (SSN) program at Frontier Valley Elementary. You will provide intensive, individualized support to students with significant disabilities, assisting with mobility, daily living skills, and academic tasks within a structured setting.

Under supervision of a licensed special education teacher, you’ll help with personal care, monitor health procedures, and promote safety and independence.

Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with fidelity.
• Willingness to provide personal care and mobility assistance.
• Commitment to student dignity and independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with student positioning, transferring, and mobility using specialized equipment.
• Monitor health procedures and administer medications per training.
• Maintain safe, clean learning environment; supervise transitions and meals.
• Support IEP goals across academics and life skills.
• Assist communication using sign language, PECS, and AAC.

Skills

IEP implementation

Health & safety

Mobility assistance

AAC/PECS use

Dignity & independence

Education

High School or Equivalent

Tools

Wheelchairs

Lifts

Job description

Douglas County School District is seeking an Educational Assistant (EA IV) for the Significant Support Needs (SSN) program at Frontier Valley Elementary. You will provide intensive, individualized support to students with significant disabilities, assisting with mobility, daily living skills, and academic tasks within a structured setting.

Under supervision of a licensed special education teacher, you’ll help with personal care, monitor health procedures, and promote safety and independence.