Substitute - Educational Assistant I

Douglas County School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)/403(b) retirement plans

Paid sick time

Job summary

Douglas County School District in Colorado is seeking a Substitute - Educational Assistant I to support teachers by assisting with instructional materials, supervising students, and performing clerical tasks.

The role emphasizes maintaining safe learning environments, reporting incidents, and helping students individually or in small groups to reinforce concepts. This is a substitute, on-site position with limited scheduled days and hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent (Required).

Responsibilities

• Perform general clerical tasks for the purpose of assisting teachers with instructional material.
• Report observations and incidents related to specific students to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
• 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.
• Assist students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts and achieve academic goals.
• Assist teachers with classroom assignments to support the instructional process.
• Maintain instructional materials and files to ensure availability and meet mandated requirements.
• Monitor students in various settings to provide a safe, positive learning environment.

Education

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Job description

Substitute - Educational Assistant I

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.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional lifting, five (5) to fifty (50) pounds
• Ability to stand/walk for ninety (90) minutes
• Ability to run short distances
• Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and sitting

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Certifications

First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association

Education

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills

None specified.

Position Type: Substitutes

Primary Location: Stone Mountain 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.

• This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.
• This position is eligible for paid sick time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: December 2, 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.

1. Academic Excellence
2. Outstanding Educators and Staff
3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture
4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community
5. 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 to our success. 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.