We are seeking a Health Clinic Aide/Paraprofessional to work at District (but he/she could be asked to work out of any of the three clinics to support the nurse and/or the needs of the students). Medical background highly preferred!
Title: Paraprofessional- Health Clinic Aide
Reports To: Building Principal and Director of Student Services
Terms: 185 days
General SummaryThe position involves supporting the school nurse and assisting students who may be sick, injured, or have a chronic health condition(s). The Health Clinic Aide will need to be knowledgeable about health safety plans for individual students and able to implement them, following any/all medical and safety protocols that have been established by the district and the building(s). The Health Clinic Aide will help address medical and/or safety questions that may arise when the nurse is not present, determining when the nurse or administrator needs to be contacted. Duties may include assignments outside of the health clinic (i.e. study hall coverage)
Qualifications

• High school diploma required, Associate’s degree preferred- medical background preferred
• Paraprofessional certificate, or ability to obtain certification within 6 months
• Pass all FBI & BCI/BCII checks
• Knowledge of and appropriate use of standard English and grammar
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Effective knowledge and use of technology relevant to the position
• Student-centered focus
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for students and staff
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the position on a daily basis:
• Climb steps
• Lift up to 25 pounds
• Transport children using various equipment
• Perform minor health related tasks (diapering, feeding tube, seizure plans, etc.)

Essential Job Functions

• Knowledge of maintaining essential medications and procedures for district student medical conditions
• Daily documentation of specific medical conditions and needs of current students, including but not limited

to diabetes, G-tubes, tracheotomy

• Assist in clinic area throughout the school day or as assigned
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Patient care training
• Daily communication with principal, staff, and parents as needed

Communication And Collaboration

• Consult and/or meet with teachers and other staff utilizing appropriate channels by engaging in positive

solution-finding steps to resolve areas of concern and to request direction, instruction, or guidance for new
or unfamiliar tasks

• Provide and communicate information regarding students in a timely manner
• Refer questions from families to appropriate personnel
• Establish and maintain a positive rapport with students, staff, and families
• Model appropriate hygiene, appearance, interaction, and actions
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student and school information