Purpose Statement/s: The job of "Paraeducator - Health Room Assistant" assists in meeting the health needs of students according to District policies and school procedures under the guidance and direction of the school nurse; documents and maintains student health information required by the District, in addition to federal/state/local agency regulations; and provides appropriate care and/or referral for ill and injured students.

Paraeducator Required Attachments:

• 3 Classified Reference Forms and/or Letters
• Copy of Para Pro Assessment Test results or official college transcripts

This continuing position works 6.0 hours per day, 3 days per week.

The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in our schools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.

Essential Job Functions:

• Covers the CARE/Isolation room
• Administers first aid, medication and specialized treatment as trained for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students and staff.
• Assists nurse, students, and other school personnel for the purpose of providing specialized treatments, monitoring medical treatments and/or testing.
• Maintains required medication logs, emergency cards, and health records (e.g. initial records, mandated screening results, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by legal and professional standards.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. status reports, accident reports, etc.) as delegated by the school nurse for the purposes of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Communicates with the school nurse regarding information about those students requiring further medical attention or with suspected contagious diseases for the purpose of providing needed medical treatment, counseling, etc., or minimizing infection and complying with the law.
• Follows the established emergency protocols written and provided by the Washington State Department of Health, Olympia School District policy and established health room guidelines.
• Keeps the health room orderly, clean (e.g. counters, cots, etc.), supplied and stocked.

Job Requirements - Qualifications:

• Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent, AND when applicable successful completion of the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Exam, OR 72 quarter or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education (official transcript is required), OR an Associate’s (or higher) degree (official transcript is required).
• Experience Required: Current first aid and CPR card; Medical assisting and/or nurse assistant (C.N.A.) experience is desirable; successful completion of District training programs.
• Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: 

• Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal form); use of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Sit for prolonged periods.
• Work independently.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Relate effectively with students, parents, District staff, and the public in a multi-cultural and diverse socioeconomic community.
• Respond calmly and maturely in emergency situations.
• Coordinate and organize tasks.
• Use a computer and copy machine.