Douglas County School District
Educational Assistant IV - Early Childhood Ed - Parker Floater
Douglas County School District, Parker, Colorado, United States, 80138
Educational Assistant IV - Early Childhood Ed - Parker Floater page is loaded## Educational Assistant IV - Early Childhood Ed - Parker Floaterlocations:
Iron Horse Elementary:
Frontier Valley Elementarytime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply:
End Date: April 7, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id:
Req-00078412## Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out.*REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!*## **Job Posting Title:**Educational Assistant IV - Early Childhood Ed - Parker Floater## Job Description: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.
ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
- Providing assistance to students with toileting, diapering, feeding and related personal needs
- Supervision of outdoor play in varying weather conditions (IAW CDHS licensing regulations)
- Working in an environment that may include emotional outbursts or volatile student behavior
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds
- Frequent bending, standing, sitting, and walking; to include sitting on the ground or in low chairs
- Occasional reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, and pushing
- Frequent use of hands, keyboarding, and writing
- Vision, auditory, and mental acuity within normal ranges## Position Specific Information (if Applicable):## Responsibilities:Conduct proper cleaning and sanitizing of classroom in accordance with local, Douglas County Health Board (DCHB) and CDHS regulationsAssist 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.Maintain confidentiality regarding student needs and abilitiesSupport classroom set up/clean up, lesson plans and materials preparation under the direction of the preschool teacher and/or licensed/certified providerAssist 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.Communicate and interact appropriately with students, families, and school personnelDocument 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.)Assist with materials preparation and implementation of interventions and strategies under the direction of the preschool teacher and/or special education teamAdminister 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## Certifications:CPR - American Heart Association, First Aid - American Heart Association## Education:High School or Equivalent (Required)## Skills:Ability to consistently maintain a generally positive and professional attitude, Effective operation and appropriate use of personal computers, software applications, general office equipment and telephone systems, Effective verbal and written English communication skills and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions, Has the ability to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job, Strong detail orientation, time management and organizational skills, Willingness and ability to uphold and demonstrate DCSD Core Values of Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Focus, Managing Work Demands and Professionalism, Willingness and commitment to observe and model all District policies and procedures, Works cooperatively with students, parents, colleagues, staff and leaders to meet the diverse needs of the school community## Position Type:Regular## Primary Location:Iron Horse Elementary## One Year Only (Yes or No):No## Scheduled Hours Per Week:37.5## FTE:0.94## Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:180 Work Days* *(260 days indicates a year-round position.
Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position.
Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)*## **Minimum Hire Rate:**$19.84 USD Hourly## **Maximum Hire Rate:**$25.20 USD Hourly## Full Salary Range:$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.*## Benefits: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:April 7, 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 Excellence2.
Outstanding Educators and Staff3.
Safe, Positive Climate and Culture4.
Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community5.
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 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Iron Horse Elementary:
Frontier Valley Elementarytime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply:
End Date: April 7, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id:
Req-00078412## Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out.*REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!*## **Job Posting Title:**Educational Assistant IV - Early Childhood Ed - Parker Floater## Job Description: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.
ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
- Providing assistance to students with toileting, diapering, feeding and related personal needs
- Supervision of outdoor play in varying weather conditions (IAW CDHS licensing regulations)
- Working in an environment that may include emotional outbursts or volatile student behavior
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds
- Frequent bending, standing, sitting, and walking; to include sitting on the ground or in low chairs
- Occasional reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, and pushing
- Frequent use of hands, keyboarding, and writing
- Vision, auditory, and mental acuity within normal ranges## Position Specific Information (if Applicable):## Responsibilities:Conduct proper cleaning and sanitizing of classroom in accordance with local, Douglas County Health Board (DCHB) and CDHS regulationsAssist 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.Maintain confidentiality regarding student needs and abilitiesSupport classroom set up/clean up, lesson plans and materials preparation under the direction of the preschool teacher and/or licensed/certified providerAssist 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.Communicate and interact appropriately with students, families, and school personnelDocument 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.)Assist with materials preparation and implementation of interventions and strategies under the direction of the preschool teacher and/or special education teamAdminister 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## Certifications:CPR - American Heart Association, First Aid - American Heart Association## Education:High School or Equivalent (Required)## Skills:Ability to consistently maintain a generally positive and professional attitude, Effective operation and appropriate use of personal computers, software applications, general office equipment and telephone systems, Effective verbal and written English communication skills and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions, Has the ability to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job, Strong detail orientation, time management and organizational skills, Willingness and ability to uphold and demonstrate DCSD Core Values of Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Focus, Managing Work Demands and Professionalism, Willingness and commitment to observe and model all District policies and procedures, Works cooperatively with students, parents, colleagues, staff and leaders to meet the diverse needs of the school community## Position Type:Regular## Primary Location:Iron Horse Elementary## One Year Only (Yes or No):No## Scheduled Hours Per Week:37.5## FTE:0.94## Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:180 Work Days* *(260 days indicates a year-round position.
Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position.
Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)*## **Minimum Hire Rate:**$19.84 USD Hourly## **Maximum Hire Rate:**$25.20 USD Hourly## Full Salary Range:$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.*## Benefits: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:April 7, 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 Excellence2.
Outstanding Educators and Staff3.
Safe, Positive Climate and Culture4.
Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community5.
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 #J-18808-Ljbffr