Substitute - Educational Assistant IV

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

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary retirement plans

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a Substitute - Educational Assistant IV to support special education teachers at Franktown Elementary. The role involves assisting in instruction, medical care, life skills, and clerical tasks, with responsibilities including supervising students, aiding daily functions, and collaborating with the IEP team.

The position emphasizes communication with parents and school staff, maintaining student records, and supporting health-related services as needed.

Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent (Required)
• First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Supervise and escort students, including transfers to buses.
• Assist students with daily functions such as feeding, toileting, and life skills.
• Create and assemble instructional materials such as bulletin boards.
• Perform related duties as assigned or requested.
• Document health-related services in the DCSD Medicaid system.
• Support IEP goals with students and assist with daily activities, including one-on-one and small group instruction.
• Maintain student records and collaborate with the special education team.
• Communicate with parents and school personnel as needed.
• Provide clerical support for special education teachers as needed.
• Assist in therapeutic activities such as speech or physical therapy when required.
• May administer medication to students and monitor medical procedures.

Education

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Job description

Job Posting Title:

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 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.
• 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.

Certifications:

First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association

Education:

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills:

Position Type:

Substitutes

Primary Location:

Franktown 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 indicatesa year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are thengranted 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 13, 2026