Educational Assistant (EA IV) - Autism Center-Based Program

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• Job Posting Title: Educational Assistant (EA IV) - Autism Center-Based Program

Job Description

Provides specialized, intensive, and individualized support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), who may exhibit complex learning and/or behavioral challenges. As a critical member of the special education team, primarily responsible for implementing student-specific support plans and fostering a safe, structured, and therapeutic learning environment. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele. ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: Typical classroom noise Mostly clean and comfortable Work is generally performed in a typical education classroom environment with standard desk, equipment for students, fluorescent lighting, and moderate noise level. EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES USED: General classroom and office equipment ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: ● Occasional lifting forty (40) to seventy (70) pounds ● Frequent bending, standing, sitting and walking ● Occasional reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, and standing ● Ability to run short distances Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Responsibilities: Instructional Support: Assist the Special Education Teacher with the implementation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Support students in accessing the curriculum and completing social/play, adaptives, and academic tasks, including tasks that are modified or accommodated based on the IEP. Facilitate and model the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and other communication supports throughout the school day. Support students' meaningful inclusion in the general education classroom, including preparing for transitions and generalizing skills taught in the center. Behavioral Support & Intervention: Implement student-specific Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and behavior management strategies with fidelity. Provide one-on-one (1:1) or small group support for students with significant safety and behavioral concerns, including but not limited to, aggression, self-injurious behaviors, and elopement. Assist students with emotional regulation and coping skills, and support their access to sensory accommodations and a safe space. Collect and maintain accurate daily data on student behavior and academic progress as required by the IEP team. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Respect confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities Program & Safety Support: Ensure the safety and well-being of all students within the center and general education settings, addressing safety concerns immediately. Collaborate with the Special Education Teacher, School Psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), and other team members.

Certifications

• Education:
• High
• School or
• Equivalent
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage and respond to complex and challenging student behaviors, Extremely strong interpersonal communication skills and a have a collaborative work style
• Position
• Type:
• Regular
• Primary
• Location:
• Leman
• Academy of
• Excellence -
• Bayou
• Gulch
• One
• Year
• Only (Yes or
• No):
• No
• Scheduled
• Hours
• Per
• Week: 20
• FTE: 0.50
• 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: August 14, 2026 Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible. Unity of Purpose DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do. 1. Academic Excellence 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture 4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community 5. Financial Well-Being Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible. Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school. Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.