Health Room Paraprofessional

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Room Paraprofessional provides day-to-day student health services at High Plains Elementary School under the supervision of the school nurse. The role carries out tasks delegated by the nurse, such as administering medications and providing first aid, but does not make decisions requiring nursing judgment. The listed duties are illustrative and may be modified or supplemented by the district. The position is scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, for 162 days per year. Work is generally performed in the health room and requires frequent in-person and other communication with students, the public, and staff. The work environment may range from quiet to loud. Staff work scheduled school/work hours and may be directed to work extended hours or days. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, First Aid/CPR certification, and Medication Administration certification from Academy District 20. Compensation is $19.69–$20.67. The position is listed as full-time, regular, and non-exempt.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
First Aid/CPR certification from the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or another provider.
Medication Administration certification from Academy District 20.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and interact courteously and professionally with students, parents, staff, and the public.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and understand data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
Computer proficiency, including office productivity applications, and ability to use software systems to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information.
Ability to maintain accurate records, document management, and filing systems.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently without direct supervision.
Ability to manage simultaneous demands, set priorities, and demonstrate organizational and time management skills.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and professions and to work collaboratively in a team.
Willingness to attend required in-service training and ongoing training to update and review health room procedures.
Ability to work assigned days, hours, locations, and duties as directed by the supervisor.
Commitment to student education, student-centered service, and relationship-focused work.
Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or squat; climb stairs, ladders, or stools; reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; operate computer keyboards; and lift and carry up to 20 pounds, with higher demands possible depending on assignment and student needs.
Oral and auditory capacity for interpersonal interaction and use of communication devices, and visual and hand/finger coordination to use equipment and writing utensils.

Responsibilities

Administer student medications and document them properly.
Assist the school nurse with maintaining student immunization and health records.
Help maintain statistics for district and state health services reports.
Assist with screening for health conditions, such as head lice and rashes.
Carry out medical tasks in the school building as delegated by the school nurse, without making decisions requiring nursing judgment.
Document health services for Medicaid reimbursement.
Perform additional medical tasks delegated by the school nurse.
Order and stock health room supplies.
Assist students who become ill at school, document incidents, and notify parents.
Provide first aid, document student injuries, and complete accident reports.
Report all health and medical situations to the school nurse.
Report consistently for scheduled work, attain proficient or higher evaluations on established performance standards, and perform other duties as assigned.