Educational Assistant
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EducationalAssistant(EAIV)-SignificantSupportNeeds(SSN)Program
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“Educational Assistant (EA IV) - Significant Support Needs (SSN) Program at Educational Assistant. Skills: Special needs support, Student safety, Student engagement, Student independence. Support daily lessons. Support long range lessons”
Industry & Context.
Occasional lifting 40-70 pounds, Frequent bending, Frequent standing, Frequent sitting, Frequent walking, Occasional reaching, Occasional kneeling, Occasional squatting, Occasional standing, Ability to run short distances
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School or Equivalent
Nice to Have
Experience with children with disabilities, Experience with young adults with disabilities, Experience with complex medical needs
What You'll Do.
Support daily lessons
Support long range lessons
Meet Individual Education Plan goals
Provide classroom supervision
Perform related duties
Provide assistance in therapeutic activities
Document progress and services
Document health related services
Administer prescription medication
Document medication administration
Perform medical procedures
Respect confidentiality
Collaborate with special needs team
Consult with special needs team
Collaborate on various activities
Collaborate on planning
Collaborate on resource allocations
Consult on various activities
Consult on resource allocations
Communicate with parents
Communicate with school personnel
Assist students with daily functions
Assist with food preparation
Assist with hand over hand feeding
Assist with tube feeding
Assist with toileting
Assist with life skills instructions
Assist and escort student in bus transference
Provide assistance to students in non-classroom settings
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Special needs team; Other specialists
Communication Scope
Communicate with parents; Communicate with school personnel
Full Job Description
## 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 (EA IV) - Significant Support Needs (SSN) Program ## Job Description: Under the direction and guidance of a licensed special education teacher and staff, provides specialized, intensive, and individualized support to students with Significant Support Needs (SSN), including those with moderate to severe cognitive disabilities and possible physical, health, or medical impairments. As a critical member of the special education team, supports functional, academic, and life skills instruction, assists with personal care and medical needs, and promotes student safety, engagement, and independence within a structured and supportive learning environment. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele. Experience working with children or young adults with significant cognitive or physical disabilities, or complex medical needs is preferred. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Occasional lifting of forty (40) to seventy (70) pounds • Frequent bending, standing, sitting, and walking • Occasional reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, and standing • Ability to run short distances EQUIPMENT USED: General classroom and office equipment ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: Typical classroom noise Mostly clean and comfortable ## Position Specific Information (if Applicable): ## Responsibilities: Support daily and long range lessons and activities under the direction of a certified teacher to meet Individual Educatio
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