Specialized Phys Health Care-D Paraeducator, Frank McCoppin Elementary School (S10E)(26-27SY)
About The Position
The Specialized Phys Health Care-D Paraeducator provides specialized physical health care procedures to Special Education and Section 504-eligible students, specifically administering emergency anti-seizure medication (Diastat). Under the supervision of a teacher or administrator, the paraeducator also assists with instruction for pupils with severely impaired conditions, as identified by an individualized education program (IEP). This includes supporting learning through developmental and remedial methods in basic and content areas and assisting certificated staff with lesson plans, reviewing and correcting student work, parent conferences, examinations, records, and instructional equipment. The health care procedure is performed under the direct or indirect supervision of a credentialed school district nurse after the employee completes the required training and demonstrates competency. Competency must be demonstrated annually. The position also maintains records and documents related to health care procedures, monitors the equipment and supplies needed to administer Diastat, and responds to emergencies according to First Aid/CPR training and each student's emergency care plan. Monthly review of the procedure by a school district nurse is required. The posting requires a written agreement to volunteer to administer emergency anti-seizure medication.
Requirements
- One of the following: an associate’s degree or higher, 48 college units, or successful completion of CBEST.
- Successful completion of Community First Aid and CPR training every two years; training is funded through the district.
- Successful annual completion of the emergency anti-seizure medication administration training module.
- Written agreement to volunteer to administer emergency anti-seizure medication.
- Demonstrate competency in administering Diastat, with a skill-based competency demonstration required yearly.
- Ability to take direction from a certified school district nurse.
- Ability to accurately record and document the Diastat procedure performed on a student.
- Ability to understand the needs of students eligible for Special Education and Section 504 services.
- Ability to maintain and monitor equipment and supplies used to administer Diastat.
- Ability to respond to emergency situations according to First Aid/CPR training and students’ emergency care plans.
Responsibilities
- Assist in delivering classroom instruction to pupils with severely impaired conditions as identified by an IEP.
- Implement lesson plans and activities, including reviewing and correcting students’ work.
- Assist certificated staff with parent conferences, proctoring examinations, maintaining relevant records, and operating instructional equipment.
- Administer emergency anti-seizure medication (Diastat) to eligible students in response to an electronic request, under the required nurse supervision and after demonstrating competency.
- Maintain records and documents related to physical health care procedures, including accurate documentation of Diastat administration.
- Maintain and monitor designated equipment and supplies needed to administer Diastat.
- Respond to emergencies in accordance with First Aid/CPR training and individual students’ emergency care plans.
- Participate in monthly review by a school district nurse of the required specialized health care procedure.
Benefits
- District-funded Community First Aid and CPR training.
- SFUSD defense and indemnification for civil or criminal liability arising in connection with the specialized health care procedure performed by the employee.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
