SPED Educational Assistant IV - ESY Severe Needs

Douglas County School District

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing assistance to special education teachers; assists in instruction, medical and health needs of special education students; provides some clerical support; may provided assistance with a variety of daily functions such as behavior support as well as life skills instruction; implement daily and long range lessons; assists students with daily functions such as food preparation, hand over hand or tube feeding, toileting; etc.; collaborates and consults with special needs team and other specialists. Experience in an educational environment preferred; verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions; computer skills word processing; data base and spreadsheets. The location of this position is based on student need and is subject to change as needed.

Requirements

High School or Equivalent (Required)
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 word processing
Data base and spreadsheets

Responsibilities

Support daily and long range lessons and activities under the direction of a certified teacher to meet Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals.
Assist students with daily functions such as food preparation, hand over hand or tube feeding, toileting, etc., as well as life skills instructions.
Collaborate and consult with special needs team and other specialist on various activities, planning, and resource allocations.
Administer and document prescription medication to students and perform medical procedures.
May provide assistance in some therapeutic activities as prescribed by therapist and assist in documentation of progress and services.
May be responsible for classroom supervision in the absence of the teacher.
May assist and escort student in bus transference, which may involve lifting children and/or equipment. May provide assistance to students in non-classroom settings.
Communicate with parents and other school personnel as needed.
Respect confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Document health related services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program as assigned.