Health Aide at Landmark Academy at Reunion (2026-27 School Year)

National Heritage Academies•Commerce City, CO

17h•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week. School Information: Located in Commerce City, CO, Landmark Academy at Reunion opened in 2007 and serves students K-8. At Landmark, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Landmark Academy at Reunion click here [https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/landmark-academy-at-reunion/en]. Why Choose Landmark Academy at Reunion: Starting pay above market scales. Academically outperformed the local school district on the state tests in reading and math since opening. Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources. Ensures a safe learning environment with cameras and School Resource Officers. Foster a family-like culture. Encouraging a fun and positive atmosphere at work. Experienced and supportive leadership team with mentoring, coaching, and check-ins. Active and engaged parent involvement, including Watch Dog parent group.

Requirements

Must meet state requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal relation skills
Ability to understand and comply with HIPAA and FERPA requirements under the law
Basic math and accounting skills
Customer service and public relations skills
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks with frequent interruptions
Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders
Ability to maintain excellent attendance
Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions
Ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision
Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and common software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
Criminal background check required for hire
Valid Colorado driver’s license required for hire
CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required within 1 month after hire
Standard Precautions required within 1 month after hire
Medication Administration required within 1 week after hire

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate emergency care of illness/ injury/mental health to students and staff in accordance with school district policy and procedure, and as directed by the registered nurse.
Assists in control of communicable disease according to procedures.
Administers medications to students as delegated by the registered nurse to include various rescue medications.
Maintains confidentiality of information learned regarding students and their families.
Notifies the school nurse and building principal of serious incidents, significant health problems, referrals, and possible child abuse.
Exhibits knowledge of job limitations and accepts supervision.
Assists the school nurse with organization and implementation of required vision and hearing screening in accordance with Colorado law.
Monitors immunizations and follows-up on compliance.
Maintains health files on each student and monitors medical orders and individual student health care plans.
Inputs daily health room visits, immunizations, vision and hearing results in current student database to include referral process as directed by the school nurse.
Completes accident reports and head injury reports according to district policy, process and best practice.
Assists the school nurse in monitoring for communicable disease and communicates with school nurse regarding any such conditions.
Coordinates with school nurse regarding concussion management at the school level.
Maintains records of staff CPR/First Aid/AED certifications and communications with staff on expiration and upcoming courses for renewal.
Assists school nurse with coordinating student medications/healthcare plans for field trips and/or school sponsored activities.
Maintains a neat and orderly health room.
Follows district policy regarding cleaning and disinfecting which coincide with infection-control measures.
Monitors inventory of supplies including First Aid/evacuation bag and notifies school nurse as needed.
Monitors AEDs monthly