Educational Assistant 4 - Early Childhood Education

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Job Posting Title:

Educational Assistant IV - Early Childhood Ed

Job Description:

Responsible for providing assistance to teachers and special service providers; assists in instruction, medical and health needs of special education students (preschool-age); provides some clerical support. The location of this position is based on student need and is subject to change as needed.

Position may require mid-day travel, more likely for EA IV Variable/Floater positions, using personal vehicle.

ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
- Providing assistance to students with toileting, diapering, feeding and related personal needs
- Supervision of outdoor play in varying weather conditions (IAW CDHS licensing regulations)
- Working in an environment that may include emotional outbursts or volatile student behavior

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds
- Frequent bending, standing, sitting, and walking; to include sitting on the ground or in low chairs
- Occasional reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, and pushing
- Frequent use of hands, keyboarding, and writing
- Vision, auditory, and mental acuity within normal ranges

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Responsibilities:

Conduct proper cleaning and sanitizing of classroom in accordance with local, Douglas County Health Board (DCHB) and CDHS regulations

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

Complete and maintain up-to-date records of all required district, department, and CDHS professional development trainings, competencies, and accounts, including, but not limited to: Professional Development Information System (PDIS), Teaching Strategies GOLD (TSG) Interrater Reliability (IRR) certification, etc. Annually, ECE Preschool staff must participate in a minimum of 15 hours of Early Childhood specific professional development. 

Maintain confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities 

Support classroom set up/clean up, lesson plans and materials preparation under the direction of the preschool teacher and/or licensed/certified provider 

Assist in documentation of student learning and growth (e.g., IEP goal progress monitoring, TS GOLD, etc.) 

Provide assistance to students in non-classroom settings (e.g., bathroom, playground, bus transference, etc.) which may involve lifting children and/or equipment.

Communicate and interact appropriately with students, families, and school personnel  

Document health-related services in the designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD school Medicaid reimbursement program, as assigned (This should be marked N/A if there are no students eligible for Medicaid in either session.) 

Assist with materials preparation and implementation of interventions and strategies under the direction of the preschool teacher and/or special education team 

Administer and document prescription medication to students and perform medical procedures, as delegated. (This should be marked N/A if there are no students requiring medication administration during the school day.) 

Provide appropriate supervision of students throughout the day, including in the absence of the preschool teacher (e.g. name to face counting of students multiple times per session)

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Certifications:

CPR - American Heart Association, First Aid - American Heart Association

Education:

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills:

Ability to consistently maintain a generally positive and professional attitude, Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with all stakeholders to meet diverse needs and achieve successful outcomes, Effective operation and appropriate use of personal computers, software applications, general office equipment and telephone systems, Effective verbal and written English communication skills and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions, Has the ability to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job, Strong detail orientation, time management and organizational skills, Willingness and commitment to observe and model all District policies and procedures

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

Variable Location Employee - SPED

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:

February 10, 2027