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Educational Assistant (EA IV) - Significant Support Needs (SSN) Program

Douglas County School District
Posted a day ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Castle Rock, CO, US

Salary

$19.84 - $30.55 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance
Flexible Spending Account

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  • The job is for an Educational Assistant (EA IV) in the Significant Support Needs (SSN) Program, responsible for assisting special education teachers and supporting the needs of special education students.
  • Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and are required to have at least one year of relevant experience.
  • The position offers a salary range between $19.84 and $25.20 per hour, with a full salary range reaching up to $30.55 per hour based on a full-time equivalent (FTE).
  • The role involves various responsibilities including providing medical support, assisting with daily functions, and collaborating with special needs teams to meet Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals.
  • This position is eligible for various benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid sick and personal time.

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Job Posting Title:

Educational Assistant (EA IV) - Significant Support Needs (SSN) Program

    

Job Description:

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 and school clientele.

    

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

    

Responsibilities:

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Respect confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities.

Communicate with parents and other school personnel as needed.

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.

May be responsible for classroom supervision in the absence of the teacher.

May provide assistance in some theraputic activities as prescribed by therapist and assist in documentation of progress and services.

Administer and document prescription medication to students and perform medical procedures.

Collaborate and consult with special needs team and other specialist on various activities, planning, and resource allocations.

Assist students with daily functions such as food preparation, hand over hand or tube feeding, toileting, etc., as well as life skills instructions.

Support daily and long range lessons and activities under the direction of a certified teacher to meet Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals.

    

Certifications:

    

Education:

High School or Equivalent (Required)

    

Skills:

Position Type:

Regular

    

Primary Location:

Flagstone Elementary

    

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No


 

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

37.5


 

FTE:

0.94

    

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

180 Work Days
  • (260 days indicates a year-round position.  Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position.  Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

   

Minimum Hire Rate:

$19.84 USD Hourly

   

Maximum Hire Rate:

$25.20 USD Hourly

   

Full Salary Range:

$19.84 USD - $30.55 USD Hourly
  • All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

   

Benefits:

This position is eligible for 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) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans:

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

November 13, 2026



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