Substitute - Educational Assistant

Douglas County School District; Lone Tree (CO); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plans

403(b) retirement plans

457 retirement plan

Paid sick time

Job summary

Douglas County School District in Lone Tree, CO, is seeking substitutes to support teachers and students across a range of duties from clerical tasks to instructional assistance. The role emphasizes maintaining student safety, assisting with lessons, and reporting incidents as needed.

Required is High School Diploma or Equivalent and First Aid/CPR certification. The position offers 0 scheduled hours per week initially, with a path to a 0.00 FTE and potential for eligibility in DCSD retirement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• First Aid & CPR certification (American Heart Association) required.
• Experience assisting teachers and students in classroom settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mediate student conflicts to ensure a safe educational environment.
• Administer minor first aid for immediate health care needs.
• Assist students individually or in groups to practice and reinforce learning concepts.
• Assist teachers with classroom assignments to support instructional processes.
• Maintain instructional materials and files for availability and compliance.
• Monitor students in different settings to ensure safe, positive learning environments.
• Perform general clerical tasks to assist teachers with materials.
• Report observations and incidents to instructional/administrative staff.

Skills

Conflict mediation

First aid

Clerical tasks

Student support

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Provides assistance to teachers in working with students, clerical tasks, and other functions. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

Responsibilities:

• Mediate student conflicts to ensure a safe educational environment.
• Administer minor first aid for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Assist students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
• Assist teachers with classroom assignments for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
• Maintain instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitor individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Perform general clerical tasks for the purpose of assisting teachers with instructional material.
• Report observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, appropriate and inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.

Certifications:

First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association

Education:

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Position Type:

Substitutes

Primary Location:

Lone Tree Elementary

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:

$16.78 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate:

$16.78 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range:

$16.78 USD - $16.78 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.

Closing:

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: November 18, 2026

Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible.

Unity of Purpose DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do.

• Academic Excellence
• Outstanding Educators and Staff
• Safe, Positive Climate and Culture
• Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community
• Financial Well-Being

Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible. Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school. Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.