EA IV - Bridge Transition Program

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Position: EA IV - Bridge Transition Program – Bridge Program, Highlands Ranch. Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week (0.94 FTE). Regular position.

Responsible for assisting students with significant support needs to acquire and maintain appropriate employment skills in various community businesses.

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

• Administer and document prescription medication to students and perform medical procedures as directed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Assist in formal and informal vocational assessment prior to and on the job placement.
• Supervise students in work setting, use professional judgment in the transfer of responsibilities from the job coach to employers and co‑workers.
• Support and educate employers about any possible adaptations or modifications necessary to aid student work performance.
• Explore, obtain, and monitor volunteer and gainful employment opportunities.
• Collaborate with teachers and students to organize educational recreational outings.
• May be responsible for classroom supervision and instruction in the absence of the teacher.
• Establish a positive working relationship with the student and implement a consistent behavior modification system based on individual needs.
• Maintain records including transportation reports and student performance in a daily/weekly log as indicated by supervisors, teachers, agency representatives, parents and other District personnel.
• Assist students with daily functions such as food preparation, hand‑over‑hand or tube feeding, toileting, etc., as well as life skills instructions.
• Perform daily pre and post route safety inspections on assigned vehicle and service vehicle as required.
• Operate assigned district vehicle in compliance with School Bus Operator’s Handbook and local, state and federal laws while providing student with local transportation via district vehicle.
• May provide assistance in some therapeutic activities as described by related service providers and assist in documentation of progress and services.
• Maintain required certifications including First Aid/CPR and Colorado Small Vehicle Driver’s License – DCSD, passing the annual CDE test.

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

High School or Equivalent (Required)

• Ability to run short distances
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes
• Demonstrated computer skills including Word processing, database and spreadsheets
• Maintains a generally positive attitude
• Observes all District policies and procedures
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Regular

Bridge Program – Highlands Ranch

37.5

• Minimum Hire Rate: $19.84 USD Hourly
• Maximum Hire Rate: $25.20 USD Hourly
• Full Salary Range: $19.84 USD – $30.55 USD Hourly

Health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District‑paid and voluntary additional 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.

Paid sick and personal time.

Position will be open until March 29, 2026.