2025-2026 LPN Support Staff

Health Aide -LPN Support Staff
Blue Springs School District
2025-2026

Position Summary:
The job of Health Aide -LPN/PARM is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for providing health care services to the individual health needs of students; administering first aide and dispensing prescribed medicine; incorporating health care plans directed by physicians; complying with the laws relating to student health, including parental and guardian consent; providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students; providing health information; serving as a resource to teachers, staff, and administrators; and identifying health problems for referral for proper treatment.

• This job reports to Building Principal and Health Service Coordinator.
• This position is a Full Time (183 Day Agreement, 7.5 hours per day) benefits eligible position.
• The starting pay/range for this position is: $29,105-$39,948. Salary will be commensurate with the Full Time, parallel years of experience.

Essential Functions:

• Administers first aid, medication, and specialized medical treatments (e.g., oral suctioning, catheterization, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or injured children.
• Assists with mandated screenings (e.g., vision, dental, hearing and/or back/scoliosis screenings, etc.) for the purpose of referring medical conditions and/or providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or injured children.
• Attends variety of meetings, workshops and seminars, and interdisciplinary teams for the purpose of gathering, conveying, and/or sharing information on student health needs, service delivery, and educational programs; and/or improving skills and knowledge.
• Collaborates and communicates with Registered Nurses, parents, students, health care providers, and/or public agencies for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services, providing information, and complying with legal requirements.
• Conducts age-appropriate programs and/or activities in conjunction with classroom curriculum (e.g., health education, nutritional workshops, etc.) for the purpose of supporting established lesson plans.
• Contacts parents/guardians for the purpose of advising them of changes in student health and/or recommending further medical and/or emotional intervention.
• Maintains student's confidential files and records (e.g., health care plans, agency referrals, accident reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by legal requirements and professional standards.
• Monitors students referred for illness and/or injury for the purpose of attending to their immediate health care concerns and initiating follow-up care.
• Prepares documentation (e.g., student health history, current health status, immunization reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, conveying information, and/or complying with mandated requirements and professional guidelines.
• Provides training and/or orientation on a variety of health-related subjects or policies (e.g., disaster preparedness, health education, medication management, substance abuse, growth and development, food allergies, STDs, etc.) for the purpose of promoting a healthy lifestyle and/or acting as a resource to students, teachers, and other school personnel.
• Refers students requiring additional medical attention for the purpose of providing required follow-up treatment and services.
• Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g., fights, suspected child or substance abuse, contagious diseases, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students' personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Responds to emergency medical situations (e.g., severe falls, prescription reactions, bleeding, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring appropriate immediate medical attention and related follow-up action.
• Supports various duties in the health office and school site (e.g., enrollment, immunization compliance data, health concern reports, student roster, checking AED, cleaning, ordering office supplies, organizing files, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the smooth operation of the school health program.

Other Functions:

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Skills are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include applying pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; adhering to safety practices; administering first aid; and operating medical equipment utilized in school environment.

Knowledge is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include providing health services in a school setting; state laws regarding sexually transmitted diseases; health standards and hazards; and stages of child development.

Ability is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment.

Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include maintaining confidentiality; communicating with diverse groups; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; adhering to safety practices; and being attentive to detail.

Responsibility:
Responsibilities include working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.

Work Environment:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 25% sitting, 50% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. Experience: Job related experience within a specialized field is required.
Education: Targeted, job related education with study in job-related area.
Equivalency: Any combination of education, training, and/or experience which demonstrates ability to perform the required duties. Experience required would be verifiable paid or volunteer experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting. LPN license is required.

Background Check:
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to the Blue Springs School District. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Equal Opportunity Employer 10/01/2024