Substitue - Educational Assistant IV

Douglas County School District; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

403(b) retirement plan

457 retirement plan

Paid sick time

Job summary

Douglas County School District seeks a Substitute Educational Assistant IV at Ranch View Middle School. The role supports special education teachers, assists with IEP goals, and may provide health-related services and light clerical tasks in a school setting.

Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, documenting health services, and communicating with families and staff. Occasional lifting and mobility tasks are required; the position is open until filled with December 17, 2026

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• First Aid & CPR Certification (American Heart Association) as listed under Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Create and assemble instructional materials as needed.
• Document health related services in Medicaid systems.
• Support IEP goals with students in daily activities.
• Maintain student records and collaborate with the team.
• Communicate with parents and school staff as needed.
• Provide clerical support to teachers.

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Job Posting Title

Substitue - Educational Assistant IV

Job Description

Responsible for providing assistance to special education teachers. Assists in the instruction, medical, and health needs of special education students. Provides some clerical support to teachers. May provide assistance with a variety of daily functions such as toileting, feeding, and life skills instruction. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting of forty (40) to seventy (70) pounds
• Frequent bending, standing, sitting, and walking
• Occasional reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, and standing
• Ability to run short distances

Responsibilities

• May create and assemble instructional materials such as bulletin boards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Documents health related services in Designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program.
• Support Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals with special education students and assist with daily classroom or lab activities, including both one on one and small group instruction.
• Maintain some student records.
• Collaborate and consult with special education team and other specialists on various activities, planning, and resource allocations for special education students.
• Communicate with parents and other school personnel as needed.
• Provide clerical support for special education teachers which may include preparation of special reports.
• May provide assistance in some therapeutic activities such as speech, massage, and physical therapy.
• May administer medication to students and perform a variety of medical procedures.
• May supervise students in non-classroom settings, assist and escort students, including transferring to and from buses.
• May assist students with a variety of daily functions, such as feeding, toileting, etc. as well as life skills instruction.

Certifications

First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association

Education

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills

Position Type

Substitutes

Primary Location

Ranch View Middle School

One Year Only (Yes Or No)

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week

0

Fte

0.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year

0 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

$19.84 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate

$19.84 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range

$19.84 USD - $19.84 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 voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

Time Off Plans

• This position is eligible for paid sick time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: December 17, 2026