Douglas County School District·Castle Rock, Colorado
The Educational Assistant provides instructional and clerical support to special education teachers while assisting students with medical, health, and daily living needs. Responsibilities include documenting health services, supporting IEP goals, and supervising students in various school settings.
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Job Posting Title: Substitute - Educational Assistant IV
Responsible for providing assistance to special education teachers. Assists in the instruction, medical, and health needs of special education students. Provides some clerical support to teachers. May provide assistance with a variety of daily functions such as toileting, feeding, and life skills instruction. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.
May create and assemble instructional materials such as bulletin boards. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Documents health related services in Designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program. Support Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals with special education students and assist with daily classroom or lab activities, including both one on one and small group instruction. Maintain some student records. Collaborate and consult with special education team and other specialists on various activities, planning, and resource allocations for special education students. Communicate with parents and other school personnel as needed. Provide clerical support for special education teachers which may include preparation of special reports. May provide assistance in some therapeutic activities such as speech, massage, and physical therapy. May administer medication to students and perform a variety of medical procedures. May supervise students in non-classroom settings, assist and escort students, including transferring to and from buses. May assist students with a variety of daily functions, such as feeding, toileting, etc. as well as life skills instruction.
Scheduled Hours Per Week: 0
$19.84 USD - $19.84 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 time. This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: November 5, 2026
Market context
In Colorado, teaching assistant openings are often driven by classroom support needs, student services, and school staffing cycles. These roles can be competitive because employers may look for reliability, a high school diploma or equivalent, Safe Environment compliance, and respect for the Catholic faith. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and readiness to meet any school-specific compliance steps before applying.