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Job Posting Title:

SPED EA IV - ESY - Bridge Transition Program

Job Description:

Responsible for assisting young adults (ages 18 - 21) with special needs to acquire and maintain employment skills in relation to each individual’s own needs in a variety of community businesses and classroom settings through evaluation of job skills and modifying jobs with employers. The location of this position is based on student need and is subject to change as needed. Develops and promotes good community relations among various district and community clientele. Essential Physical Requirements: ● Occasional lifting of 40 to 70 pounds ● Frequent bending, standing, sitting, walking ● Occasional reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, or standing ● Ability to run short distances

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Responsibilities:

--- May assist and escort student in bus transference, which may involve lifting children and/or equipment. May provide assistance to students in non-classroom settings.

--- Administer and document prescription medication to students and perform medical procedures.

--- Communicate with parents and other school personnel as needed.

--- Respect confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities.

--- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

--- May provide assistance in some therapeutic activities as prescribed by therapist and assist in documentation of progress and services.

--- Document health related services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program as assigned.

--- May be responsible for classroom supervision in the absence of the teacher.

--- Support daily and long range lessons and activities under the direction of a certified teacher to meet Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals.

--- Assist students with daily functions such as food preparation, hand over hand or tube feeding, toileting, etc., as well as life skills instructions.

--- Collaborate and consult with special needs team and other specialist on various activities, planning, and resource allocations.

Certifications:

Crisis Prevention Certification - Colorado, First Aid/CPR Certification - Colorado, Intervention Certification - Colorado, Small Vehicle Driver's License - Douglas County School District, Valid Colorado Driver’s License - Colorado DMV

Education:

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills:

Position Type:

Temporary

Primary Location:

Variable Location Employee - SPED

One Year Only (Yes or No):

Yes

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

FTE:

0.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

0 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 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:

May 29, 2026