Douglas County School District·Prospect Village at Sterling Ranch, Colorado
1 support to a student by implementing their Individualized Education Program (IEP), Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP), and Health Care Plan (HCP). Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, managing challenging behaviors, and facilitating inclusion in general education settings.
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Educational Assistant (EA IV) - Student Specific (1: 1 Support)
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
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.
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).
Education: High School or Equivalent
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions for implementing IEPs, health plans, and behavior protocols with high fidelity, Demonstrated ability to manage and respond to complex and challenging student behaviors, Willingness and ability to assist students with personal care, toileting, and mobility, including lifting and transferring (with appropriate training and assistance)
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$19.84 USD Hourly
$25.20 USD Hourly
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.
This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.
September 1, 2026
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 70 pounds. Candidates must be able to follow complex behavioral and health protocols with high fidelity.
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.