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Educational Assistant IV - Severe Needs

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Job Posting Title:
Educational Assistant IV - Severe Needs

Job Description:
Responsible for providing assistance to special education teachers; assists in instruction, medical and health needs of special education students; provides some clerical support; may provided assistance with a variety of daily functions such as behavior support as well as life skills instruction; implement daily and long range lessons; assists students with daily functions such as food preparation, hand over hand or tube feeding, toileting; etc.; collaborates and consults with special needs team and other specialists; occasional lifting of 40 to 70 pounds; frequent bending, standing, sitting, walking; occasional reaching, kneeling; performs other related duties as assigned or requested. High school graduate or equivalent; minimum job-related experience; experience in an educational environment preferred; ability to run short distances; verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions; computer skills word processing; data base and spreadsheets. The location of this position is based on student need and is subject to change as needed. All applicants and District Transfers need to apply online.

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Responsibilities:
• May be responsible for classroom supervision in the absence of the teacher.
• 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.
• Support daily and long range lessons and activities under the direction of a certified teacher to meet Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals.
• Communicate with parents and other school personnel as needed.
• Assist students with daily functions such as food preparation, hand over hand or tube feeding, toileting, etc., as well as life skills instructions.
• Respect confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities.
• Collaborate and consult with special needs team and other specialist on various activities, planning, and resource allocations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Administer and document prescription medication to students and perform medical procedures.
• May provide assistance in some therapeutic activities as prescribed by therapist and assist in documentation of progress and services.

Certifications:

Education: High School or Equivalent (Required)

Position Type: Regular

Primary Location: DOUGLAS CO HIGH SCHOOL

One Year Only (Yes or No): No

Minimum Starting Rate:
(Based off a full-time FTE; if applicable, part time salaries will be prorated)
$13.60 USD Hourly

Maximum Starting Rate:
(Based off a full-time FTE; if applicable, part time salaries will be prorated)
$17.04 USD Hourly

Scheduled Hours Per Week: 35

FTE: 0.875

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:
(260 days indicatesa year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are thengranted 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.)
176 Work Days

Closing Date (Ongoingif No Date Specified):
Please note that the posting will be closed as of 12:01 am on the day specified (if applicable).

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