Health Room Paraprofessional

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs day-to-day student health services at Explorer Elementary School under the supervision of the school nurse. The paraprofessional carries out tasks delegated by the nurse, including administering medications and first aid, but does not make decisions requiring nursing judgment. Work is generally performed in the health room during scheduled school/work hours and may include extended hours or days as directed. The work environment may range from quiet to loud and involves frequent in-person and other communication with students, the public, and staff. The role requires accurate documentation, confidentiality, effective communication, organization, independent work, and the ability to manage competing demands. The employee must attend required in-service training and participate in ongoing training as required. Physical duties may include sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, and lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds, with higher demands possible depending on assignment and student needs. The estimated start date is November 9, 2026. The position is full-time and regular, scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day, 162 days per year, Monday through Friday. Compensation is $19.69–$20.67. The position is non-exempt.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
First Aid/CPR certification from the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or equivalent.
Medication Administration certification from Academy District 20.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Computer proficiency, including office productivity applications and the 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 maintain confidentiality and understand data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
Ability to manage simultaneous demands, set priorities, and demonstrate effective organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and professions.
Ability to adapt to changing technologies and learn new equipment and systems.
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities.
Knowledge of office methods and procedures, including telephone etiquette.
Considerable knowledge of district policies, procedures, and functions.
Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to assigned students' needs.
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting and to collaborate and solve problems.
Commitment to students' education as a primary responsibility; student-centered and relationship-focused approach.
Detail-oriented, energetic, creative, innovative, and flexible.
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness.
Physical ability to perform duties that may include lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, climbing stairs, ladders, or stools, and reaching, holding, grasping, and turning objects.
Ability to work scheduled school/work hours and days and potentially extended hours or days as directed.

Responsibilities

Administers and properly documents student medications.
Assists the school nurse with maintaining student immunization and health records.
Assists with maintaining statistics for district and state health services reports.
Assists with screening for health conditions, such as head lice and rashes.
Carries out medical tasks in the school building as delegated by the school nurse.
Documents health services for Medicaid reimbursement.
Fulfills additional medical tasks delegated by the school nurse.
Orders and stocks health room supplies.
Assists students who become ill at school, documents the situation, and notifies parents.
Provides first aid, documents student injuries, and completes accident reports.
Reports all health and medical situations to the school nurse.
Reports consistently for work as scheduled.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established performance standards.
Maintains confidentiality and accurate records and documentation.
Communicates and works effectively with students, parents, staff, administrators, and the public.
Attends required in-service training and participates in ongoing training as required.