Substitute - Educational Assistant IV

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

403(b) plan

457 retirement plan

Paid sick time

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a Substitute Educational Assistant IV to support special education teachers and students at Pine Lane Intermediate. Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, health needs, medication administration, and related clerical tasks.

The role involves collaboration with the special education team, communicating with parents, and aiding with life skills as needed. A high school diploma is required, and First Aid & CPR certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction and health needs of students.
• Prepare instructional materials and provide clerical support to teachers.
• Support IEP goals and daily classroom activities, including one-on-one or small-group instruction.
• Document health services in Medicaid-related systems.
• May supervise students and assist with daily functions and life skills.

Education

High School or Equivalent

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 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)

Position Type:

Substitutes

Primary Location:

Pine Lane Intermediate

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 30, 2026