EA IV - Bridge Transition Program

Douglas County School District•Highlands Ranch, CO

8d•$20 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting students with significant support needs to acquire and maintain appropriate employment skills in various community businesses. Supervision may include supporting daily functions such as behavior support, communication skills, and basic life skills. Services may range from one-on-one care to itinerant support to maximize students’ independence in the workplace. The role collaborates and consults with the support team and other specialists, transports students to worksites and other District activities in a District small vehicle, and promotes positive community relations among community and school stakeholders. The position assists with vocational assessment and job placement, supervises students at work, supports employers with adaptations or modifications, and explores and monitors volunteer and paid employment opportunities. It may also include therapeutic activities, classroom supervision and instruction when a teacher is absent, support with personal care and life-skills instruction, medication administration and medical procedures, and documentation of student progress and services. The employee maintains required certifications and records, conducts vehicle safety inspections, and operates assigned District vehicles in accordance with applicable requirements. This is a regular position based at the Bridge Program in Highlands Ranch, scheduled for 37.5 hours per week and approximately 180 work days per year. The position is 0.94 FTE. The listed full-time salary range is $19.84–$30.55 per hour; the minimum and maximum hire rates are $19.84 and $25.20 per hour, respectively. The position is eligible for health, vision, dental, retirement and insurance options, and paid sick and personal time.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
CPI certification – DCSD.
First Aid/CPR certification – Colorado.
Small Vehicle Driver’s License – Colorado DMV.
Ability to run short distances.
Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders to support positive outcomes.
Computer skills, including word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to read and comprehend written, graphic, and oral instructions.
Maintain a generally positive attitude and observe District policies and procedures.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including occasional lifting of 40 to 70 pounds and frequent bending, standing, sitting, and walking.

Responsibilities

Assist students with significant support needs to develop and maintain appropriate employment skills in community businesses.
Provide supervision and support for behavior, communication, basic life skills, and personal independence, from one-on-one care to itinerant assistance.
Collaborate and consult with the student support team and other specialists.
Transport students to worksites and District activities in a District small vehicle.
Develop and promote positive community relations among community and school stakeholders.
Assist with therapeutic activities as described by related service providers and document progress and services as applicable.
Maintain required certifications, including First Aid/CPR and a Colorado Small Vehicle Driver’s License, and pass the annual CDE test.
Administer and document prescription medication and perform medical procedures as directed.
Assist with formal and informal vocational assessments before and during job placement.
Supervise students in work settings and use professional judgment when transferring job-coaching responsibilities to employers and coworkers.
Support and educate employers about adaptations or modifications that may help students perform their jobs.
Explore, obtain, and monitor volunteer and paid employment opportunities.
Collaborate with teachers and students to organize educational recreational outings.
Provide classroom supervision and instruction in the teacher’s absence, as applicable.
Establish positive working relationships with students and implement consistent behavior modification systems based on individual needs.
Maintain transportation reports and student performance records in daily or weekly logs as directed.
Assist students with daily functions, including food preparation, hand-over-hand or tube feeding, toileting, and life-skills instruction.
Perform daily pre- and post-route safety inspections on assigned vehicles and service vehicles as required.
Operate assigned District vehicles in compliance with the School Bus Operator’s Handbook and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.