Educational Assistant; EA IV SSN Program

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.

• Occasional lifting of 40 to 70 pounds
• Frequent bending, standing, sitting, and walking
• Occasional reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, and standing
• Ability to run short distances

General classroom and office equipment

Typical classroom noise

Mostly clean and comfortable

• Functional & Life Skills Support:
  • Support the implementation of IEP goals in collaboration with the Special Education Teacher, including academics, functional skills, communication, social skills, and vocational training.
  • Provide support to students with SSN across settings, ensuring access to accommodations, reinforcing academic instruction, and implementing behavior management strategies.
  • Support students with daily living and functional skills, including dressing, feeding (including G-tube feeding as trained and delegated), toileting/diapering, and personal hygiene.
  • Aid students in using various communication methods, including sign language, picture exchange systems (PECS), and AAC devices.
• Health, Mobility, & Safety:
  • Assist with student positioning, transferring (e.g., from wheelchair to stander, floor to chair), and mobility using specialized equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, walkers, lifts, standers).
  • Monitor and provide delegated health care procedures, which may include seizure monitoring, administration of emergency medication (e.g., Diastat, Epipen), or basic first aid, following all required training and protocols.
  • Maintain a safe and clean learning environment, including cleaning/sanitizing equipment and materials used for personal care and instruction.
  • Closely supervise students during transitions, outdoor activities, and during mealtimes to ensure safety and prevent injury.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Education:

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions for implementing IEPs, health plans, and behavior protocols with high fidelity, strong commitment to student dignity, safety, and promoting the maximum level of independence for all students, willingness and ability to assist students with personal care, toileting, and mobility, including lifting and transferring (with appropriate training and assistance).

Regular

Leman Academy of Excellence - Bayou Gulch

37.5

0.94

Minimum Hire Rate: $19.84 USD

Maximum Hire Rate: $25.20 USD

Full Salary Range: $19.84 USD - $30.55 USD per Hour

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.

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.