Health Room Paraprofessional

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs the day-to-day activities of providing student health services under the supervision of the school nurse. The health room paraprofessional carries out tasks delegated by the school nurse, including giving medications and administering first aid, but does not make decisions that require the judgment of a nurse.

Requirements

Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems
Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings
Computer proficiency including office productivity applications
Considerable knowledge of policies, procedures, and overall district functions
Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills
Detail-oriented
Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of office methods and procedures including appropriate telephone etiquette
Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher
Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Student-centered and relationship-focused
Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community
Willing to attend required in-service training to update and review health room procedures
Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required
First Aid/CPR - American Heart Asc. / Red Cross / Etc.
High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent
Medication Administration - Academy District 20

Responsibilities

Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Administers and properly documents student medications
Assists school nurse with maintenance of student immunization and health records
Assists with maintenance of statistics for district and state health services reports
Assists with screening for health conditions, such as head lice, rashes, etc.
Carries out medical tasks in the school building as delegated by the school nurse
Documents health services for Medicaid reimbursement
Fulfills any additional medical tasks delegated by the school nurse
Orders and stocks health room supplies
Provides assistance and documents when students become ill at school, including parent notification
Provides first aid and documents student injuries, including accident reports
Reports all health/medical situations to the school nurse