Douglas County School District
Location
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Salary
$20 - $31/hr
Market context
In Colorado, 1:1 educational assistant roles are often in demand in schools serving students who need consistent behavioral and health support. This position is competitive because it calls for reliable execution of complex protocols, physical ability to assist as needed, and steady collaboration with staff and families. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm you can meet the lifting and fidelity expectations before applying.
1 support to a student by implementing their Individualized Education Program, Behavior Intervention Plan, and Health Care Plan. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, facilitating social interactions, and ensuring safety across all school environments.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to manage complex student behaviors. Candidates must be willing to provide personal care and perform physical tasks such as lifting 40 to 70 pounds.
Responsible for implementing all aspects of one student's Individualized Education Program (IEP), Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP), and Health Care Plan (HCP). Requires a high degree of flexibility, consistency, and professional judgment to ensure the student's safety, access to instruction, and full participation across the school day and various learning environments. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. EQUIPMENT USED General classroom equipment 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 ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Occasional lifting forty (40) to seventy (70) pounds Frequent sitting Occasional bending, squatting, or standing Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Responsibilities: Access and Inclusion Support: Provide direct 1:1 support to the student in the general education classroom, special education setting, and all non-instructional environments (e.g., lunch, recess, assemblies, field trips). Individualized Plan Implementation Facilitate peer interaction and social skills development by modeling appropriate social behaviors and supporting the student's successful participation in group activities. Physically assist the student with transitions between classes, activities, and locations within the school building and community. Safety, Health, and Personal Care: Maintain a line of sight/close proximity with the student at all times to ensure immediate response to any safety or health needs. Provide personal care assistance, which may include feeding, toileting, hygiene, dressing, and positioning, in a dignified and professional manner. Implement the student's Health Care Plan (HCP), which may involve delegated nursing tasks such as medication administration, seizure protocol implementation, or monitoring of medical equipment, following all required training. Maintain confidentiality Implement all academic accommodations, modifications as written in the student's current IEP. Execute the student's Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and crisis management strategies consistently across all settings, including instruction, transitions, and unstructured time. Collect and accurately record all required data on academic, behavioral, social, and functional goals, reporting progress to the Special Education Teacher daily/weekly.
$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.
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 21, 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.
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