Health Room Paraprofessional

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Room Paraprofessional performs day-to-day student health services under the supervision of the school nurse. The role carries out tasks delegated by the nurse, including medication administration and first aid, but does not make decisions requiring nursing judgment. The position is based at Explorer Elementary School, with work generally performed in the health room. The paraprofessional supports student health records and reporting, assists with health screenings, documents services and incidents, communicates with parents when students become ill, and maintains health room supplies. The role also requires confidentiality, accurate recordkeeping, effective communication, and the ability to work with students, families, staff, and the public. The incumbent attends required in-service and other training to maintain and review health room procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
First Aid/CPR certification from the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or another provider.
Medication Administration certification through Academy District 20.
Ability to adapt to changing technologies and learn new equipment and systems.
Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with students and adults in varied settings.
Computer proficiency, including office productivity applications and the ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in software systems.
Ability to maintain accurate records, document management, and filing systems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and understand data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work independently, and work well with others in a team setting.
Ability to manage simultaneous demands, set clear priorities, and demonstrate organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the public.
Ability to interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner and knowledge of office methods and procedures, including telephone etiquette.
Considerable knowledge of district policies, procedures, and overall functions.
Commitment to student education; student-centered and relationship-focused approach.
Cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented, energetic, creative, innovative, and flexible.
Willingness to work the days, hours, locations, and assignments directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; some assignments may require more depending on position and student need.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or squat, climb stairs, ladders or stools, reach, hold, grasp, turn objects, and operate computer keyboards.
Oral, auditory, visual, and hand/finger coordination sufficient to interact with people, use communication devices and equipment, and write.

Responsibilities

Report consistently for work as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned and attain proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards.
Administer and properly document student medications.
Assist the school nurse with maintaining student immunization and health records.
Assist with maintaining 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, including any additional medical tasks delegated by the nurse.
Document health services for Medicaid reimbursement.
Order and stock health room supplies.
Assist students who become ill at school, document the situation, and notify parents.
Provide first aid, document student injuries, and complete accident reports.
Report all health and medical situations to the school nurse.
Attend required in-service training and participate in ongoing training as required.