Substitute - Educational Assistant IV

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) / 403(b) / 457 plans

Paid sick time

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a Substitute - Educational Assistant IV to support special education teachers and students at Flagstone Elementary. The role involves instruction support, health-related assistance, and clerical tasks as needed, with emphasis on safety and student well-being.

The position requires First Aid & CPR certification and a High School diploma, and may include supervision, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to meet IEP goals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• First Aid & CPR certification (American Heart Association) required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in instruction and supports health needs of students.
• Documents health-related services in Medicaid system.
• Supports IEP goals with students and assists in daily activities.
• Maintains student records and communicates with parents and staff.
• Assists with medications and basic medical procedures.
• Supervises students during non-classroom activities and escorts to buses.

Skills

First Aid & CPR Certification

Education

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Job description

Substitute - Educational Assistant IV

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

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

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.

May create and assemble instructional materials such as bulletin boards.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Certifications

First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association

Education

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills

Position Type:

Substitutes

Primary Location

Flagstone 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

$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 2, 2026