Douglas County School District·Castle Rock, Colorado
The Educational Assistant provides support to teachers by assisting with classroom assignments, clerical tasks, and instructional materials. They also monitor students in various settings to ensure a safe and positive learning environment while mediating conflicts.
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Job Posting Title: Educational Assistant I
Provides assistance to teachers in working with students, clerical tasks, and other functions. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.
--- Assist teachers with classroom assignments for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
--- Assist students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
--- Report observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, appropriate and inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
--- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
--- Perform general clerical tasks for the purpose of assisting teachers with instructional material.
--- Administer minor first aid for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
--- Monitor individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
--- Mediate student conflicts to ensure a safe educational environment.
--- Maintain instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/ for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, and/or meeting mandated requirements.
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$16.78 USD - $25.86 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 voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans. 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: November 4, 2026
Market context
In Colorado, Educational Assistant I roles are typically in steady demand because schools need support staff who can assist teachers and help students throughout the day. Competition often centers on meeting the basic qualifications, including a high school diploma or equivalent, First Aid & CPR certification, and the physical ability to lift and stand for extended periods. Before applying, confirm your certification status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, which condense the original job description to save research time.