Substitute - Educational Assistant IV

Douglas County School District; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary 401(k)

Voluntary 403(b)

Voluntary 457

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a Substitute - Educational Assistant IV to support special education students and teachers. Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, medical needs, and daily activities, while maintaining health documentation.

The role involves collaboration with the IEP team, clerical tasks, and potential involvement in therapy-related activities. Minimum education is a high school diploma with First Aid/CPR certification, open to year-round support staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• First Aid & CPR certification required or preferred.
• Experience in special education settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Document health-related services in DCSD Medicaid system.
• Support IEP goals with students and assist with daily classroom activities.
• Maintain student records.
• Collaborate with special education team and other specialists.
• Communicate with parents and school personnel as needed.
• Provide clerical support for teachers.

Skills

Substitute position

IEP support

Medical procedures assistance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

First Aid & CPR Certification

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

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: Arrowwood 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:

October 30, 2026