Educational Assistant (EA IV) - Autism Center-Based Program

Douglas County School District • Parker, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides specialized, intensive, and individualized support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), who may exhibit complex learning and/or behavioral challenges. As a critical member of the special education team, primarily responsible for implementing student-specific support plans and fostering a safe, structured, and therapeutic learning environment. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

Requirements

• High School or Equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to manage and respond to complex and challenging student behaviors
• Extremely strong interpersonal communication skills
• A collaborative work style

Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Respect confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students within the center and general education settings, addressing safety concerns immediately.
• Collaborate with the Special Education Teacher, School Psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), and other team members.
• Assist the Special Education Teacher with the implementation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Support students in accessing the curriculum and completing social/play, adaptives, and academic tasks, including tasks that are modified or accommodated based on the IEP.
• Facilitate and model the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and other communication supports throughout the school day.
• Support students' meaningful inclusion in the general education classroom, including preparing for transitions and generalizing skills taught in the center.
• Implement student-specific Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and behavior management strategies with fidelity.
• Provide one-on-one (1:1) or small group support for students with significant safety and behavioral concerns, including but not limited to, aggression, self-injurious behaviors, and elopement.
• Assist students with emotional regulation and coping skills, and support their access to sensory accommodations and a safe space.
• Collect and maintain accurate daily data on student behavior and academic progress as required by the IEP team.

Benefits

• health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.
• paid sick and personal time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED