What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant position at Douglas County School District?
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Job Posting Title
Instructional Assistant
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
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Education:
High School or Equivalent (Required)
Skills
Position Type:
Regular
Primary Location:
Gold Rush Elementary
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:
October 6, 2026
REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!
Job Posting Title
Instructional Assistant
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
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
- Provide student progress updates.
- Maintain appropriate classroom management.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Deliver instruction to students.
Education:
High School or Equivalent (Required)
Skills
Position Type:
Regular
Primary Location:
Gold Rush Elementary
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:
October 6, 2026
Salary : $17 - $27