Classified - Special Education Health Paraeducator - Deer Pointe Elementary

Fremont Public Schools • Fremont, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Fremont Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Health Paraeducator for Deer Pointe Elementary. This position involves supporting students in a preschool setting, working closely with teachers and the school nurse to provide both educational assistance and essential health care. The role requires a dedicated individual committed to student well-being and success, contributing to the school's mission of serving students and the community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Drivers License
• Current First Aid/CPR certificate preferred, but not required
• Experience working with children/students, faculty, and staff
• Experience in medical or care giving settings is highly desirable
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of basic reading and math skills
• Successful completion of District training and competencies.

Nice To Haves

• Post Secondary training is desired
• CNA, CMA, or LPN preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Perform classroom support duties under the supervision and guidance of classroom teachers.
• Perform health/medical care procedures under the supervision of an R.N.
• Dispense medication.
• Provide necessary medical/health care including but not limited to suctioning, tube feeding, decompressing, and cleaning catheterization.
• Supervise students on grounds and other areas of the school building, and school-sponsored activities.
• Abide by the guidelines established for paraeducators of the State of Nebraska and the District.
• Assist the supervising teacher in the collection and preparation of instructional material and equipment.
• Assist with the evaluation, monitoring, and supervision of students’ work.
• Assist students in performing activities initiated by the supervising teacher.
• Prepare instructional aids, games, and bulletin boards at the discretion of the supervising teacher.
• Implement behavior management and modification techniques as structured and monitored by the supervising teacher for individual students.
• Assist with various classroom clerical and daily organizational duties.
• Attend professional development meetings and workshops for paraeducators.
• Respect the confidentiality of information about students and communicate progress or concerns about students to parents or staff only with the authorization of the supervising teacher.
• Exhibit a positive working relationship with students and staff.
• Follow all rules and regulations relating to school and district policies.
• Assist with the physical and health needs of students including but not limited to: feeding, toileting, transferring, positioning, medication administration, tube feedings, urinary catheterization, and other special health and personal care needs when applicable, under the direction/training of the school nurse.
• Assist in the provision of physical and occupational therapy exercises for students under the supervision and/or direction of OT and/or PT.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of students from vehicles as needed, and supervise students while being transported by district vehicles as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, school nurse, and/or administrative staff.

Benefits

• State Retirement Pension Plan Membership
• Paid Sick, Bereavement, Civic, and Personal Leave provided
• Paid, employee-only dental insurance provided upon enrollment
• Health insurance eligible - monthly premium rate based on hours per day and compensation rate. If employee declines, a $100/month stipend is provided in lieu of the health insurance coverage
• Eligible for other benefits including vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short term disability insurance, accident insurance, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED