Senior Educational Assistant - Early Childhood

Douglas County School District; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Retirement plan (401k/403b/457)

Job summary

Douglas County School District in Colorado seeks an Educational Assistant IV for Early Childhood Education to support preschool students with special needs. The role includes assisting with daily learning, health tasks, and interventions under the preschool teacher and team guidance.

Responsibilities cover documentation, collaboration with families, and maintaining a safe, organized classroom while complying with district policies.

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in preschool or special education environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document prescribed medication as delegated (N/A if not needed).
• Assist with materials preparation and interventions under supervision.
• Document health-related services in Medicaid system as assigned.
• Communicate with students, families, and school staff.
• Assist in non-classroom settings (bathroom, playground, bus), may involve lifting.
• Assist in documenting student learning progress (IEP, TS GOLD).
• Support classroom setup/cleanup and materials prep under teacher direction.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student needs.
• Complete required district and CDHS trainings; minimum 15 hours annually.
• Assist with daily living skills and self-care tasks.
• Clean and sanitize classroom per regulations.
• Provide supervision of students throughout the day.

Skills

Positive attitude

Collaboration

Computer literacy

English communication

Attendance reliability

Detail orientation

Time management

Policy compliance

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Douglas County School District in Colorado seeks an Educational Assistant IV for Early Childhood Education to support preschool students with special needs. The role includes assisting with daily learning, health tasks, and interventions under the preschool teacher and team guidance.

Responsibilities cover documentation, collaboration with families, and maintaining a safe, organized classroom while complying with district policies.