Educational Assistant IV - Early Childhood Ed

Douglas County School District • Lone Tree, CO

269d • $19 - $25

About The Position

The Educational Assistant IV - Early Childhood Ed is responsible for providing assistance to teachers and special service providers, particularly in supporting the instruction and health needs of special education students (preschool-age). This role includes clerical support and is subject to change based on student needs. The position may require mid-day travel, especially for EA IV Variable/Floater positions, using a personal vehicle.

Requirements

• High School or Equivalent (Required)
• CPR - American Heart Association certification
• First Aid - American Heart Association certification
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude.
• Effective operation and appropriate use of personal computers, software applications, general office equipment and telephone systems.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong detail orientation, time management and organizational skills.
• Willingness and ability to uphold and demonstrate DCSD Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with daily functions and life skills instruction such as food preparation, hand over hand or tube feeding, toileting, etc.
• Provide appropriate supervision of students throughout the day, including in the absence of the preschool teacher.
• Document health-related services in the designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD school Medicaid reimbursement program.
• Assist in documentation of student learning and growth, including IEP goal progress monitoring.
• Complete and maintain up-to-date records of all required district, department, and CDHS professional development trainings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Assist with materials preparation and implementation of interventions and strategies under the direction of the preschool teacher and/or special education team.
• Provide assistance to students in non-classroom settings, which may involve lifting children and/or equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities.
• Conduct proper cleaning and sanitizing of the classroom in accordance with local, Douglas County Health Board and CDHS regulations.
• Administer and document prescription medication to students and perform medical procedures, as delegated.
• Communicate and interact appropriately with students, families, and school personnel.
• Support classroom set up/clean up, lesson plans and materials preparation under the direction of the preschool teacher.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• District paid and voluntary additional life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• 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: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED