Substitute - Educational Assistant IV

Douglas County School District; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirementPlans

Paid sick time

Job summary

Douglas County School District seeks a Substitute Educational Assistant IV to support special education teachers and students. Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, health needs, and clerical tasks, while maintaining student records and collaborating with the IEP team.

Certifications include First Aid & CPR, and a High School diploma or equivalent is required. This on-site role may involve transportation and daily care activities within Gold Rush Elementary settings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• First Aid & CPR certification (American Heart Association) preferred.
• Experience supporting students with special needs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction and health-related needs of students.
• Provide clerical support to teachers and maintain student records.
• Collaborate with the special education team and communicate with parents.
• May administer medications and assist in therapeutic activities as needed.
• Support IEP goals through daily classroom or lab activities.

Skills

Instruction support

Communication with parents

Clerical tasks

IEP support

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Medicaid documentation system

Job description

Substitute - 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

Position Specific Information (if Applicable): 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: Gold Rush 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: November 26, 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.