Substitute - Educational Assistant IV
About The Position
Responsible for providing assistance to special education teachers. Assists in the instruction, medical, and health needs of special education students. Provides some clerical support to teachers. May provide assistance with a variety of daily functions such as toileting, feeding, and life skills instruction. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Occasional lifting of forty (40) to seventy (70) pounds • Frequent bending, standing, sitting, and walking • Occasional reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, and standing • Ability to run short distances
Requirements
- First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association
- High School or Equivalent (Required)
Responsibilities
- Respect confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities.
- Administer and document prescription medication to students and perform medical procedures.
- Document health related services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program as assigned.
- May provide assistance in some therapeutic activities as prescribed by therapist and assist in documentation of progress and services.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
- May be responsible for classroom supervision in the absence of the teacher.
- Support daily and long range lessons and activities under the direction of a certified teacher to meet Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals.
- 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.
- Assist students with daily functions such as food preparation, hand over hand or tube feeding, toileting, etc., as well as life skills instructions.
- Communicate with parents and other school personnel as needed.
- Collaborate and consult with special needs team and other specialists on various activities, planning, and resource allocations.
Benefits
- This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.
- This position is eligible for paid sick time.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
