Educational Assistant IV - Early Childhood Ed

Douglas County School District•Parker, CO

1d•$20 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Provides assistance to teachers and special service providers in supporting preschool-age students with special education needs. The role assists with instruction, medical and health needs, daily living skills, and some clerical and documentation tasks. The position is based on student need and its location may change as needed. Midday travel may be required, particularly for variable/floater positions, using a personal vehicle. The work environment includes assisting students with toileting, diapering, feeding, and related personal needs; supervising outdoor play in varying weather; and responding to possible emotional outbursts or volatile student behavior. The position requires occasional lifting up to 35 pounds and frequent bending, standing, sitting, and walking, including sitting on the ground or in low chairs. Occasional reaching, kneeling, squatting, and pushing are also required, along with frequent hand use, keyboarding, and writing. Normal-range vision, hearing, and mental acuity are required. This is a regular position scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, 180 workdays per year, at 0.94 FTE. The minimum hire rate is $19.84 per hour and the maximum hire rate is $25.20 per hour; the listed full salary range is $19.84–$30.55 per hour, based on 1.0 FTE. The position is eligible for health, vision, dental, savings and spending accounts, insurance and retirement plan options, an employee assistance program, and paid sick and personal time.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
First Aid certification from the American Heart Association.
Ability to maintain a generally positive and professional attitude.
Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders to meet diverse needs and achieve successful outcomes.
Ability to operate and appropriately use personal computers, software applications, general office equipment, and telephone systems.
Effective verbal and written English communication skills, including the ability to read and comprehend written, graphic, and oral instructions.
Ability to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
Strong attention to detail, time-management, and organizational skills.
Willingness and commitment to observe and model District policies and procedures.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds and frequent bending, standing, sitting, walking, hand use, keyboarding, and writing.
Ability to assist with students' personal care and daily living needs and to supervise outdoor play in varying weather and environments that may include emotional outbursts or volatile student behavior.

Responsibilities

Assist with materials preparation and implementation of interventions and strategies under the direction of the preschool teacher and/or special education team.
Document assigned health-related services in the designated Medicaid documentation system for the district school Medicaid reimbursement program.
Communicate and interact appropriately with students, families, and school personnel.
Assist students in non-classroom settings, including bathrooms, playgrounds, and bus transfers; assistance may involve lifting children or equipment.
Assist in documenting student learning and growth, including IEP goal progress monitoring and Teaching Strategies GOLD.
Support classroom setup and cleanup, lesson plans, and materials preparation under the direction of the preschool teacher and/or licensed or certified provider.
Maintain confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities.
Complete and maintain current records of required district, department, and CDHS professional development trainings, competencies, and accounts, including PDIS and TSG Interrater Reliability certification.
Participate in a minimum of 15 hours of early-childhood-specific professional development annually.
Assist students with daily functions and life-skills instruction, including food preparation, hand-over-hand or tube feeding, and toileting.
Clean and sanitize the classroom according to local, Douglas County Health Board, and CDHS regulations.
Provide appropriate supervision of students throughout the day, including when the preschool teacher is absent, and conduct name-to-face student counts multiple times per session.
Administer and document prescription medication and perform delegated medical procedures, as applicable.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.