Instructional Assistant

Douglas County School District; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

FSA

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Douglas County School District at Trailblazer Elementary is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support enrichment instruction and student progress updates. The role emphasizes classroom management and delivering instruction to students in a regular, full-year program.

Requirements include a High School or Equivalent diploma. The position is 0.88 FTE (35 hours/week), 176 work days, with a salary range of $17.30–$26.64 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent is required.
• Regular position at Trailblazer Elementary.
• Support enrichment instruction and maintain classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction to students.
• Provide student progress updates.
• Maintain appropriate classroom management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Regular

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Instructional Assistant

REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!

Job Description

Responsible for fundamental enrichment instruction in designated subject area and summary of student progress. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds
• Occasional bending, squatting, sitting and kneeling
• Frequent standing

Responsibilities

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

• Provide student progress updates.
• Maintain appropriate classroom management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Deliver instruction to students.

Certifications

Education: High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills

Position Type: Regular

Primary Location: Trailblazer Elementary

One Year Only (Yes Or No)

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week

35

Fte

0.88

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year

176 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

$17.30 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate

$21.97 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range

$17.30 USD - $26.64 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: January 6, 2027