PARAPROFESSIONAL, HEALTH TECHNICIAN

DPS Careers • Denver, CO

90d • $21 - $25,180

About The Position

Health Teach Para’s provides basic, routine patient/student care according to District guidelines and under the supervision of, and as authorized by, designated medical personnel.

Requirements

• To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.

Responsibilities

• Administers basic first aid treatment for routine injuries (e.g., minor cuts and abrasions, bumps, sprains, bruises) and prescribed medication, under supervision and as authorized by designated medical personnel.
• Assists with routine student health screenings (e.g., hearing, vision, scoliosis).
• Reinforces and tutors students on health, safety and hygiene, as directed.
• Maintains a current basic knowledge of health care issues.
• Performs inventory and recommends health care supply purchases to ensure the proper care and treatment of sick and injured students.
• Monitors and updates student immunization records and identifies and obtains missing student immunization records.
• Communicates and coordinates with students and parents about routine health issues.
• Monitors students at assigned site and reinforces positive student behaviors and related administration policies and rules.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with a salary range of $21.00 per hour for new hires and $21.00 to $25.180 per hour for internal candidates.
• Time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees