Educational Assistant IV - Severe Needs

About the role

The Educational Assistant IV supports special‑education teachers in delivering instruction and meeting the medical, health, and daily living needs of students with severe disabilities. Working under the direction of a certified teacher, the assistant helps implement both short‑term and long‑range lesson plans aligned with Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Key responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instruction, behavior support, and life‑skills activities.
• Provide personal care such as food preparation, hand‑over‑hand or tube feeding, toileting, and medication administration.
• Document health‑related services in the Medicaid reimbursement system.
• Support classroom supervision and escort students during bus transfers, including lifting equipment or children as needed.
• Collaborate with the special‑needs team, therapists, and other specialists to coordinate services.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities.

Required profile

• Experience in an educational environment preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to read and follow written, graphic, and oral instructions.
• Physical ability to lift 40‑70 lb occasionally and perform frequent bending, standing, and walking.

Required skills

• Word processing proficiency.
• Database management experience.
• Spreadsheet competency.