Special Ed Assistant IV — SSN Program, Life Skills

Douglas County School District; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

401(k)

403(b)

457 retirement plan

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking an Educational Assistant (EA IV) for the SSN program at Northridge Elementary. You will provide intensive, individualized support, assist with personal care, and help students access academic and life skills instruction in a structured environment.

Experience with significant cognitive or physical disabilities is preferred. The role involves health and safety tasks, mobility assistance, and collaboration with teachers to implement IEP goals.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with significant disabilities preferred.
• Ability to follow health plans and behavior protocols with fidelity.
• Willingness to assist with personal care and mobility with training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with positioning, transfers, and mobility using equipment.
• Monitor health needs and administer basic first aid per protocols.
• Support IEP goals across academics, life skills, and communication.

Skills

IEP implementation

Mobility support

Sign language

PECS

AAC devices

Personal care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Douglas County School District is seeking an Educational Assistant (EA IV) for the SSN program at Northridge Elementary. You will provide intensive, individualized support, assist with personal care, and help students access academic and life skills instruction in a structured environment.

Experience with significant cognitive or physical disabilities is preferred. The role involves health and safety tasks, mobility assistance, and collaboration with teachers to implement IEP goals.