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SPED Educational Assistant IV - ESY Severe NeedsResponsible for providing assistance to special education teachers; assists in instruction, medical and health needs of special education students; provides some clerical support; may provided assistance with a variety of daily functions such as behavior support as well as life skills instruction; implement daily and long range lessons; assists students with daily functions such as food preparation, hand over hand or tube feeding, toileting; etc.; collaborates and consults with special needs team and other specialists. Experience in an educational environment preferred; verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions; computer skills word processing; data base and spreadsheets. The location of this position is based on student need and is subject to change as needed. 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
--- 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.
--- Administer and document prescription medication to students and perform medical procedures.
--- May provide assistance in some therapeutic activities as prescribed by therapist and assist in documentation of progress and services.
--- May be responsible for classroom supervision in the absence of the teacher.
--- 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.
--- Communicate with parents and other school personnel as needed.
--- Respect confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities.
--- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
--- Document health related services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program as assigned.
High School or Equivalent (Required)
Temporary
Variable Location Employee - SPED
Yes
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$19.84 USD Hourly
$25.20 USD Hourly
$19.84 USD - $30.55 USD Hourly
This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.
This position is eligible for paid sick time.
May 30, 2026

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