EA IV - Bridge Transition Program

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Job Posting Title:

EA IV - Bridge Transition Program

Job Description:

Responsible for assisting students with significant support needs to acquire and maintain appropriate employment skills relative to students needs in various community businesses. Supervision may include assistance with a variety of daily functions such as behavior support, communication skills, and basic life skills. Supervision may also include a range of services from one on one care to itinerant support in order to maximize personal independence in the workplace. Collaborates and consults with support team and other specialists. Transports students to and from various worksites and other District activities in District small vehicle. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school 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:

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.

Respect confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities.

Communicate with parents and other school personnel as needed.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Certifications:

CPI - DCSD, First Aid/CPR Certification- Colorado, Small Vehicle Driver's License- Colorado DMV

Education:

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills:

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

Bridge Program- Highlands Ranch

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:

October 10, 2025