Educational Assistant IV - Early Childhood Ed

About the role

The position is available at various locations based on student needs and may require mid-day travel using a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate supervision of students throughout the day, including in the absence of the preschool teacher
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
• Complete and maintain up-to-date records of all required district, department, and CDHS professional development trainings, competencies, and accounts
• Assist students with daily functions and life skills instruction such as food preparation, hand over hand or tube feeding, toileting, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities
• Aid in classroom set up/clean up, lesson plans and materials preparation under the direction of the preschool teacher and/or licensed/certified provider
• Document health-related services in the designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD school Medicaid reimbursement program
• Administer and document prescription medication to students and perform medical procedures, as delegated
• 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
• Assist with materials preparation and implementation of interventions and strategies under the direction of the preschool teacher and/or special education team

Requirements

• High School or Equivalent (Required)

Qualifications

• CPR - American Heart Association
• First Aid - 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

Benefits

• 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

Pay

$19.84 USD - $30.55 USD Hourly

Schedule

This position is eligible for a full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week.