Douglas County School District·Fishers, Indiana
The Educational Assistant provides instructional and personal care support to preschool-aged students with special needs, including assistance with toileting, feeding, and medical procedures. They also maintain classroom records, assist with lesson preparation, and ensure a safe, sanitized environment for student learning.
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Job Posting Title: Educational Assistant IV - Early Childhood Ed
Responsible for providing assistance to teachers and special service providers; assists in instruction, medical and health needs of special education students (preschool-age); provides some clerical support. The location of this position is based on student need and is subject to change as needed.
Position may require mid-day travel, more likely for EA IV Variable/Floater positions, using personal vehicle.
Maintain confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities Support classroom set up/clean up, lesson plans and materials preparation under the direction of the preschool teacher and/or licensed/certified provider Assist in documentation of student learning and growth (e.g., IEP goal progress monitoring, TS GOLD, etc.) Provide assistance to students in non-classroom settings (e.g., bathroom, playground, bus transference, etc.) which may involve lifting children and/or equipment. Document health-related services in the designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD school Medicaid reimbursement program, as assigned (This should be marked N/A if there are no students eligible for Medicaid in either session.) Communicate and interact appropriately with students, families, and school personnel Assist with materials preparation and implementation of interventions and strategies under the direction of the preschool teacher and/or special education team Administer and document prescription medication to students and perform medical procedures, as delegated. (This should be marked N/A if there are no students requiring medication administration during the school day.) Provide appropriate supervision of students throughout the day, including in the absence of the preschool teacher (e.g. name to face counting of students multiple times per session) Perform other related duties as assigned or requested Conduct proper cleaning and sanitizing of classroom in accordance with local, Douglas County Health Board (DCHB) and CDHS regulations Assist students with daily functions and life skills instruction such as food preparation, hand over hand or tube feeding, toileting, etc. Complete and maintain up-to-date records of all required district, department, and CDHS professional development trainings, competencies, and accounts, including, but not limited to: Professional Development Information System (PDIS), Teaching Strategies GOLD (TSG) Interrater Reliability (IRR) certification, etc. Annually, ECE Preschool staff must participate in a minimum of 15 hours of Early Childhood specific professional development.
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$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: November 13, 2026
Market context
Indiana classroom teacher roles are often in steady demand, especially in districts filling core subject, special education, and elementary openings. Competition can be strong because employers look for state licensure, a bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework, teaching or tutoring experience, and a clear commitment to student success. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then tailor your application to show licensure status, classroom experience, and examples of student support.