Health Room Paraprofessional

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Room Paraprofessional performs day-to-day student health services under the supervision of the school nurse. The position carries out tasks delegated by the nurse, such as administering medications and first aid, but does not make decisions requiring nursing judgment. Work is generally performed in the school health room and includes documenting services and communicating with students, families, staff, and the school nurse. The district may modify duties and essential functions as needed. The position is scheduled for 3 hours per day, 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for 162 days per year. The estimated start date is November 9, 2026. Compensation is $19.69–$20.67. Benefits eligibility is listed as under part-time.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
First Aid/CPR certification from the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or another provider.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Computer proficiency, including office productivity applications and the ability to work with information in various 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 and work independently without direct supervision.
Ability to manage simultaneous demands, set priorities, and demonstrate effective organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, including students, parents, staff, administrators, and the public.
Ability to adapt to changing technologies and learn new equipment and systems.
Willingness to attend required in-service training and ongoing training on health room procedures.
Strong cooperative, collaborative, problem-solving, interpersonal, listening, written, and verbal communication skills.
Commitment to students' education and a student-centered, relationship-focused approach.

Nice To Haves

Medication Administration certification from Academy District 20.

Responsibilities

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 delegated by the school nurse and report all health and medical situations to 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 consistently for scheduled work.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Attain proficient or higher evaluations on established performance standards.