Health Paraprofessional-1964

Job Summary:

The Health Paraprofessional assists and supports the school nurse with a variety of clerical and student health/medical services. The Health Paraprofessional is trained to perform basic health screenings/assessments, appropriately care for students who are ill, and carryout procedures under the direction of the school nurse.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate.
• Must hold the Educator License with Stipulations for Paraprofessionals - ELS (PARA).
• Experience in the health care field preferred.
• Knowledge of basic first aid.
• Ability to work closely with the school nurse and the administration to assist students with a variety of basic health care needs.
• Must be able to complete clerical tasks, including maintaining student health files and entering information into an electronic database.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, use of email and Google Suite applications.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, staff, and administration.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to use independent judgment and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships as well as a commitment to teamwork.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides minor first aid treatment, when necessary.
• Communicates with parents regarding student's injuries and illnesses during school hours.
• Assists students that self-administer medication, as directed by the school nurse.
• Prepares student health information for the school nurse to report to the state.
• Maintains an updated student health needs list and communicates student needs with the school nurse and appropriate school personnel.
• Assists with clerical tasks, such as maintaining required information in the cumulative health record for each student.
• Prepares and distributes notices for immunizations, exclusions, physicals, dental, and vision exams, as directed by the school nurse.
• Assists with entering student health information in the electronic student database.
• Assists with distributing and organizing first aid supplies.
• Distributes communications to parents regarding contagious disease alerts or illnesses, as directed by the school nurse.
• Attends building meetings and in-service training, as required.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and community.

Salary and Benefits:

• Starting hourly pay of $18.01-$20.49.
• Hourly pay is commensurate with education.
• The District offers a competitive benefits package, which includes health (Blue Cross Blue Shield), dental (Guardian), vision (VSP) and life insurance plans ?CCSD130 Benefit Summary Guide).
• Reimbursement of up to $100 for goods and activities that promote wellness as part of the District's Employee Wellness Program.
• Tuition reimbursement provided for six semester hours per year of coursework taken that is related to the employee's development in the field of education.
• Employees will be paid an additional $2.00 per hour if they elect to waive their health insurance coverage.
• Employee assistance program offered to employees and their immediate family members.

Working Conditions:

• 10-month position.
• Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Traveling between school sites may be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $20.49 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20