Educational Assistant IV - Early Childhood Ed

This position is based on student need and may require mid-day travel using a personal vehicle, particularly for Variable/Floater roles.

About the Role

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.

Environmental Demands

• Assisting students with toileting, diapering, feeding, and related personal needs
• Supervising outdoor play in varying weather conditions (in accordance with CDHS licensing regulations)
• Working in an environment that may include emotional outbursts or volatile student behavior

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds
• Frequent bending, standing, sitting, and walking; including 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

Responsibilities

• Assist students with daily functions and life skills instruction such as food preparation, hand-over-hand or tube feeding, toileting, etc.
• Conduct proper cleaning and sanitizing of the classroom in accordance with local, Douglas County Health Board (DCHB), and CDHS regulations
• 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)
• Administer and document prescription medication to students and perform medical procedures, as delegated
• Assist with materials preparation and implementation of interventions and strategies under the direction of the preschool teacher and/or special education team
• Document health-related services in the designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD school Medicaid reimbursement program, as assigned
• Communicate and interact appropriately with students, families, and school personnel
• Provide assistance to students in non-classroom settings (e.g., bathroom, playground, bus transference), which may involve lifting children and/or equipment
• Assist in documentation of student learning and growth (e.g., IEP goal progress monitoring, TS GOLD)
• Support classroom set-up/clean-up, lesson plans, and materials preparation under the direction of the preschool teacher and/or licensed/certified provider
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities
• 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, participate in a minimum of 15 hours of Early Childhood-specific professional development
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (required)
• CPR and First Aid certification (American Heart Association)

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
• 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

Pay

Hourly pay range: $19.84 – $30.55 USD (full salary range based on a 1.0 FTE; part-time salaries will be prorated). Hiring range: $19.84 – $25.20 USD per hour.

Schedule

• Regular position, one-year-only: No
• Scheduled hours per week: 37.5
• FTE: 0.94
• Approximate scheduled days per year: 180 work days

Benefits

• Eligible for health, vision, and dental insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and 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