Educational Assistant IV - Early Childhood Ed

$19 - $24/Yr

dcsdk12 - Castle Rock, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Castle Rock, CO

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Educational Assistant IV - Early Childhood Ed is responsible for providing assistance to teachers and special service providers, particularly in supporting the instruction and medical needs of special education students who are preschool-age. This role includes providing some clerical support and is subject to change based on student needs. The position requires working in various environments, including outdoor play, and may involve emotional outbursts or volatile student behavior.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• High School or Equivalent (Required)
• CPR - American Heart Association
• First Aid - American Heart Association
• Ability to consistently maintain a generally positive and professional attitude
• 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
• Strong detail orientation, time management and organizational skills
• Willingness and ability to uphold and demonstrate DCSD Core Values of Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Focus, Managing Work Demands and Professionalism
• Willingness and commitment to observe and model all District policies and procedures
• Works cooperatively with students, parents, colleagues, staff and leaders to meet the diverse needs of the school community

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 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
• Paid sick and personal time