Educational Assistant IV - Severe Needs

$19 - $24/Yr

dcsdk12 - Castle Rock, CO

Part-time - Entry Level

Castle Rock, CO

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Educational Assistant IV - Severe Needs is responsible for providing assistance to special education teachers and addressing the medical and health needs of special education students. This role includes clerical support and assistance with daily functions such as behavior support and life skills instruction. The assistant will implement daily and long-range lessons, assist students with daily functions like food preparation, hand over hand or tube feeding, and toileting. Collaboration with the special needs team and other specialists is essential, as well as developing and promoting good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in therapeutic activities as described by related service providers and assist in documentation of progress and services
• Maintain required certifications including First Aid/CPR and Colorado Small Vehicle Driver's License -DCSD
• Administer and document prescription medication to students and perform medical procedures as directed
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
• Assist in formal and informal vocational assessment prior to and on the job placement
• Supervise students in work setting and use professional judgment in the transfer of responsibilities from the job coach to employers and co-workers
• Support and educate employers about any possible adaptations or modifications necessary to aid student work performance
• Explore, obtain, and monitor volunteer and gainful employment opportunities
• Collaborate with teachers and students to organize educational recreational outings
• May be responsible for classroom supervision and instruction in the absence of the teacher
• Establish a positive working relationship with the student and implement a consistent behavior modification system based on individual needs
• Maintain records including transportation reports and student performance in a daily/weekly log as indicated by supervisors, teachers, agency representatives, parents and other District personnel
• Assist students with daily functions such as food preparation, hand over hand or tube feeding, toileting, etc., as well as life skills instructions
• Perform daily pre and post route safety inspections on assigned vehicle and service vehicle as required
• Operate assigned district vehicle in compliance with School Bus Operator's Handbook and local, state and federal laws while providing student with local transportation via district vehicle

Requirements

• Experience in an educational environment preferred
• Verbal and written communication skills in English
• Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions
• Computer skills including word processing, database and spreadsheets
• Ability to run short distances
• Collaborative team player
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Maintains a generally positive attitude
• Observes all District policies and procedures

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 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