Paraprofessional, Health Technician

DPS•Denver, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides basic, routine patient and student care according to District guidelines, under the supervision of and as authorized by designated medical personnel. The role administers basic first aid and prescribed medication, supports health screenings, reinforces health and safety practices, maintains student immunization records, and communicates with students and parents about routine health issues. Applicants must apply online. Applications submitted by October 23, 2026, will receive full consideration; applications received later may continue to be reviewed. The position is represented by an employee association. Applicants must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while employed with DPS and must be able to meet the position’s physical demands, with or without accommodations.

Requirements

Meet acceptable qualifications specified in the District's paraprofessional qualifications guide.
Complete the District-provided Health Office Support Training.
Follow GBEBB-R (Dress Code for Non Teaching Staff) District policy.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for DPS.
Be able to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations.
May be required to have a Colorado driver's license and proof of insurability to meet mileage reimbursement requirements.
Support racial and educational excellence, work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity, and support students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.

Responsibilities

Administer basic first aid for routine injuries and prescribed medication under supervision and as authorized by designated medical personnel.
Assist with routine student health screenings, including hearing, vision, and scoliosis screenings.
Reinforce and tutor students on health, safety, and hygiene as directed.
Maintain current basic knowledge of health care issues.
Perform inventory and recommend health care supply purchases to support proper care and treatment of sick and injured students.
Monitor and update student immunization records and identify and obtain missing records.
Communicate and coordinate with students and parents about routine health issues.
Monitor students at the assigned site and reinforce expectations.