<p>Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out.</p> <p>REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!</p> <p>Job Posting Title:</p> <p>Secondary Educational Assistant (Apply directly with STEM Schools, DO NOT apply with DCSD online)</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>About Stem School Highlands Ranch</p> <p>At STEM School Highlands Ranch, we place innovation at the heart of learning to unleash the potential of all students and prepare them for an exponentially changing world. As a K-12 public Charter School in the Douglas County School District, we are committed to creating an environment that fosters respect, success, and continuous improvement. We welcome you to join us on our goal to redefine limits and unleash potential.</p> <p>Our Commitment to Diversity:</p> <p>STEM School Highlands Ranch is dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, genetic information, religion, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. We strive to maintain a work environment free from unlawful harassment and discrimination.</p> <p>Our Core Beliefs:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Create an environment of respect and success.</p> </li><li> <p>Nurture unlimited human potential.</p> </li><li> <p>Leverage the power of collaboration.</p> </li><li> <p>Optimize resources.</p> </li><li> <p>Impact the world ethically and positively.</p> </li><li> <p>Reinvent and adapt.</p> </li></ol> <p>What We Expect:</p> <p>At STEM School Highlands Ranch, we expect our team members to be agile learners who design thoughtful and engaging initiatives that ensure maximum impact and engagement.</p> <p>What You Can Expect:</p> <p>You will join a community of committed professionals who engage in constant collaboration and innovation to nurture unlimited potential for both students and staff.</p> <p>Benefits:</p> <p>STEM School Highlands Ranch offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:</p> <p>? Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (available on the 1st of the following month).</p> <p>? Short-term, long-term disability, life, and ADD insurance (available six months from hire date).</p> <p>? Retirement benefits including PERA pension and 401K employee-only contribution managed through Colorado's PERA program.</p> <p>? Other benefits include FSA (medical and dependent care), Pet Insurance, Sick Time, and PTO based on years of service</p> <p>Position Specific Information (if Applicable):</p> <p>The Secondary Educational Assistant (EA) provides support to secondary teachers and staff with various tasks each and every day. EAs have a direct impact on students' experiences during the school day.</p> <p>Position Responsibilities:</p> <p>? Monitor Study Halls</p> <p>? Assist with classroom management</p> <p>? Assist with detention as needed</p> <p>? Record and monitor attendance</p> <p>? Provide support that promotes students' independence</p> <p>? Support students in organization, study skills, tutoring as needed</p> <p>? Provide clerical support as requested</p> <p>? Maintain some student records</p> <p>? Implement MTSS interventions and accommodations as directed by MTSS team</p> <p>? Collaborate and consult with the Learning Support Services team</p> <p>? Perform administrative duties such as assisting in hall, cafeteria monitoring and support/ clean-up, driveline duties.</p> <p>? Other duties as assigned</p> <p>Qualifications Required:</p> <p>? High School Diploma or Equivalent, Pass a criminal background evaluation, Maintain a commitment to students' learning. Excel at organizational tasks that involve many people and variables. Thrive in a diverse, intellectually challenging, entrepreneurial environment.</p> <p>? Responsiveness: Follow up and follow through with students, parents, and faculty members are essential. Knowledge of both Mac and PC, Google.</p> <p>Essential Physical Requirements:</p> <p>? Occasional lifting, five (5) to fifty (50) pounds</p> <p>? Ability to stand/walk for ninety (90) minutes</p> <p>? Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, reaching, and sitting</p> <p>Schedule:</p> <p>? After school</p> <p>? Day shift</p> <p>? Monday to Friday</p> <p>Compensation:</p> <p>The pay range for this role is $16.78 - $25.86 per hour, depending on education and experience.</p> <p>This position will be open until filled.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>-- Report observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, appropriate and inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel. </li><li>-- Perform general clerical tasks for the purpose of assisting teachers with instructional material. </li><li>-- Monitor individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment. </li><li>-- Maintain instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/ for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, and/or meeting mandated requirements. </li><li>-- Assist teachers with classroom assignments for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process. </li><li>-- Assist students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards. </li><li>-- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. </li><li>-- Administer minor first aid for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs. </li><li>-- Mediate student conflicts to ensure a safe educational environment. </li></ul> <p>Certifications:</p> <p>First Aid & CPR Certification - Colorado</p> <p>Education:</p> <p>High School or Equivalent (Required)</p> <p>Skills:</p> <p>Position Type:</p> <p>Charter School</p> <p>Primary Location:</p> <p>STEM Charter School</p> <p>One Year Only (Yes or No):</p> <p>No</p> <p>Scheduled Hours Per Week:</p> <p>40</p> <p>FTE:</p> <p>1.00</p> <p>Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:</p> <p>185 Work Days</p> <ul> <li>(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.) </li></ul> <p>Minimum Hire Rate:</p> <p>$16.78 USD Hourly</p> <p>Maximum Hire Rate:</p> <p>$21.32 USD Hourly</p> <p>Full Salary Range:</p> <p>$16.78 USD - $25.86 USD Hourly</p> <ul> <li>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. </li></ul> <p>Benefits:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Time Off Plans:</p> <p>This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:</p> <p>August 30, 2025</p>