What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant - General position at Douglas County School District?
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Job Posting Title
Instructional Assistant - General
Job Description
Responsible for fundamental enrichment instruction in designated subject area and summary of student progress. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.
Essential Physical Requirements
This is for an Instructional Assistant in a Kindergarten classroom.
Renaissance Elementary Magnet School has specialized programing different from many neighboring schools:
Education:
High School or Equivalent (Required)
Skills
Position Type:
Regular
Primary Location:
Renaissance Expeditionary Magnet School
One Year Only (Yes Or No)
No
Scheduled Hours Per Week
35
Fte
0.88
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year
176 Work Days
$17.30 USD Hourly
Maximum Hire Rate
$21.97 USD Hourly
Full Salary Range
$17.30 USD - $26.64 USD Hourly
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:
July 2, 2026
REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!
Job Posting Title
Instructional Assistant - General
Job Description
Responsible for fundamental enrichment instruction in designated subject area and summary of student progress. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.
Essential Physical Requirements
- Occasional lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds
- Occasional bending, squatting, sitting, and kneeling
- Frequent standing
This is for an Instructional Assistant in a Kindergarten classroom.
Renaissance Elementary Magnet School has specialized programing different from many neighboring schools:
- We are an EL Education School and strive to provide students with meaningful, cross content experiences in their learning created by teachers.
- We have early release for students each Wednesday at 1:00pm.
- As part of our Adventure Education program, Kindergarten EAs accompany their students on one overnight voyage each school year. These are supported and facilitated by our Adventure Education Coordinator, but require significant teacher and EA involvement. Please see our staff voyage agreements HERE.
- We also operate on a modified calendar. See HERE.
- We operate on an extended school day: 8:15 - 4:15.
- Please visit our website https://rems.dcsdk12.org/ for more info about our school.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Deliver instruction to students.
- Provide student progress updates
- Maintain appropriate classroom management.
Education:
High School or Equivalent (Required)
Skills
Position Type:
Regular
Primary Location:
Renaissance Expeditionary Magnet School
One Year Only (Yes Or No)
No
Scheduled Hours Per Week
35
Fte
0.88
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year
176 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.)
$17.30 USD Hourly
Maximum Hire Rate
$21.97 USD Hourly
Full Salary Range
$17.30 USD - $26.64 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.
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:
July 2, 2026
Salary : $17 - $27