INTERNAL APPLICANTS: OPEN 3/20/2024 THRU 3/26/2024 @ 4PM
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS (if no internal bidders): OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Current paras use the internal application to apply.
Interested DCSD applicants must complete an internal online application through Applitrack to apply.

WAGES: $16.70/hr
Hours: Afternoon (12PM to 5PM)
Open 6/17/2024 Thru 7/26/2024

Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• NOTE: ALL CURRENT HEALTH PARA EDUCATORS, TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED PER THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU):

• Submit Letter of Intent for the position to Gina Ekstrom, District Nurse within 3 days of submitting your application.

• All employees working with/for the Special Education students will be required to pass the Medicaid Fraud background check, prior to hire, successfully bidding, and/or transferring to a special education position. This check is run several times a year. If at any time your name appears on the Medicaid Fraud listing, you will be notified and may be removed from your current position.
• Assist students with personal hygiene, nutrition, comfort, and safety issues.
• Provide general/Emergent care to students as director or delegated by the Registered Nurse and building administration.
• Prepare and administer medication as directed by the student's physician
• Monitor students for allergic reactions and follow individual health care plans or district procedures
• Respond to health-related phone calls and parent questions
• Monitor and check for head lice when required
• Prepare and monitor health records
• Maintain daily Med Administration and daily nursing office visits in Infinite Campus
• Correspond with parents when appropriate
• Complete staff/student injury forms as needed
• Perform other service or clerical duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse or school administrator(s)
• Must be willing to attend trainings and complete trainings to assume the duties and responsibilities of the position yearly.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may include catheterization, tube feeding, use of electronic blood pressure equipment, use of a pulse oximeter, use of a peak flow meter and provide care to students needing medication such as diastatic, intranasal versed, glucagon, insulin, and epi-pen.
• Must hold the Infant/Child/Adult CPR certificate prior to start date and remain current
• Must hold a Mandatory Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporter Certificate prior to start date and remain current
• Per DHS Guidelines this Children's Village position requires a background check every two (2) years, FBI fingerprinting check every four (4) years, and completed Physical every three (3) years.
• Must complete Universal Precaution and Exposure Training prior to start date and remain current
• Must be willing to complete the training and obtain the Medication Administration Certificate and remain current

Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• Must be willing to work with a diverse population and treat all with dignity and respect.
• Recognition of the need for confidentiality with respect to children's and parent's right to privacy.
• Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with

culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.

• Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are

performed successfully

Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV Yes No)

• Ability to routinely lift/carry office supplies and printed materials weighing up to 25lbs, occasionally lift up to
• 50lbs
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels in person and/or on the telephone
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation in person and/or on
• the telephone
• Ability to operate a computer, calculator, copy machine, telephone, and other office equipment with dexterity
• and in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to withstand weather for outside activities
• Ability to bend, squat, and kneel

Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)