Educational Assistant IV - Early Childhood Ed

Douglas County School District • Prospect Village at Sterling Ranch, CO

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing assistance to teachers and special service providers; assists in instruction, medical and health needs of special education students (preschool-age); provides some clerical support. The location of this position is based on student need and is subject to change as needed. Position may require mid-day travel, more likely for EA IV Variable/Floater positions, using personal vehicle.

Requirements

• High School or Equivalent (Required)
• CPR - American Heart Association, First Aid - American Heart Association
• Ability to consistently maintain a generally positive and professional attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with all stakeholders to meet diverse needs and achieve successful outcomes.
• Effective operation and appropriate use of personal computers, software applications, general office equipment and telephone systems.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.
• Has the ability to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Strong detail orientation, time management and organizational skills.
• Willingness and commitment to observe and model all District policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Providing assistance to students with toileting, diapering, feeding and related personal needs
• Supervision of outdoor play in varying weather conditions (IAW CDHS licensing regulations)
• Working in an environment that may include emotional outbursts or volatile student behavior
• Occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds
• Frequent bending, standing, sitting, and walking; to include sitting on the ground or in low chairs
• Occasional reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, and pushing
• Frequent use of hands, keyboarding, and writing
• Vision, auditory, and mental acuity within normal ranges

Responsibilities

• Document health-related services in the designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD school Medicaid reimbursement program, as assigned.
• Communicate and interact appropriately with students, families, and school personnel.
• Provide assistance to students in non-classroom settings (e.g., bathroom, playground, bus transference, etc.) which may involve lifting children and/or equipment.
• Assist in documentation of student learning and growth (e.g., IEP goal progress monitoring, TS GOLD, etc.).
• Support classroom set up/clean up, lesson plans and materials preparation under the direction of the preschool teacher and/or licensed/certified provider.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities.
• Complete and maintain up-to-date records of all required district, department, and CDHS professional development trainings, competencies, and accounts, including, but not limited to: Professional Development Information System (PDIS), Teaching Strategies GOLD (TSG) Interrater Reliability (IRR) certification, etc.
• Annually, ECE Preschool staff must participate in a minimum of 15 hours of Early Childhood specific professional development.
• Assist students with daily functions and life skills instruction such as food preparation, hand over hand or tube feeding, toileting, etc.
• Conduct proper cleaning and sanitizing of classroom in accordance with local, Douglas County Health Board (DCHB) and CDHS regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Provide appropriate supervision of students throughout the day, including in the absence of the preschool teacher (e.g. name to face counting of students multiple times per session).
• Administer and document prescription medication to students and perform medical procedures, as delegated.
• Assist with materials preparation and implementation of interventions and strategies under the direction of the preschool teacher and/or special education 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)
• 457 retirement plan options
• paid sick and personal time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED