Program Specialist-Licensed Practical Nurse

• This posting will close at 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 17, 2025
• Location: Neil Armstrong Middle School
• Hours: 7 hrs per day plus 1/2 hour unpaid lunch)
• Start date: As soon as your Background check and Fingerprints clear.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) PREFERRED

FOREST GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFIED JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Classification: Instructional Services

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

POSITION SUMMARY

The position of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is to provide and manage nursing services and health-related training to school staff and students with the clinical direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). This position is responsible for meeting the medical needs of students who have life-threatening conditions. This position does not supervise any employees and reports to the Director of Student Services or designee. This position will support students in various settings across the district as needed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist students in various settings to meet their educational goals using appropriate strategies, methods, materials, and/or equipment
• Supervise students in various settings and environments
• Provide approved instruction to students of various sizes.
• Maintain current First aid/CPR certification, and implement medical protocols, as needed
• Provide for identified physical needs of students such as toileting, feeding, and physical therapy
• Implement Health Management Plans, under the supervision of a registered nurse, such as G-Tube feeding, suction, tracheostomy care, and catheterization
• Implement behavioral support plans and protocols that may include physical interventions
• Assist with student data collection and record-keeping as directed.
• Ensure District compliance with relevant laws, standards, and policies when developing specialized student care plans, routines, and progress monitoring
• Provide instruction on health promotion 
• Administer medications within the scope of federal, state and District rules/regulations
• Communicate with parents regarding health problems and follow up on medical concerns
• Operate and maintain medical equipment and classroom medical supplies
• Assist teachers with developing and preparing instructional materials and educational strategies
• Assist with classroom management and maintaining student discipline
• Assist with student mobility such as lifting, transfering, and transporting

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Maintains consistent and predictable attendance to meet the requirements of the position
• Dresses in a professional and appropriate manner for the assignment and work setting
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Hold a valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License or higher. Prior job related experience, preferably in schools.  

Skills: Medically trained to carry out physician-prescribed orders for medical procedures. Medically trained to recognize signs and symptoms of potential health problems (example:  medication reaction, respiratory difficulty). Must be alert to mental and physical handicaps (e.g. autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy) and the capabilities of students and react in a sensitive and helpful way to situations in the classroom and school setting. Operation of a computer, standard office machines, telephone and other technology equipment. Excellent interpersonal skills.  Excellent oral and written communication, including correct use of grammar, punctuation and spelling.  Excellent secretarial/clerical skills, including typing, filing, organizing and basic arithmetic calculations.

Abilities: Work harmoniously with others. Work and communicate effectively with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds in English, Spanish, or other languages related to the job. Work independently, without supervision, and with minimum oral/written instructions. Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations and policies. 

Continuing Education/Training Clearances: Pre-employment criminal justice fingerprint clearance and criminal background check. Possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid first aid and CPR card. Possess or have the ability to obtain appropriate, district approved restraint training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

1. In an eight-hour day employee may: 
2. Stand/Walk [   ] None [   ] 1-3 hrs [   ] 3-5 hrs [X] 5-8 hrs 
3. Sit [   ] None [   ] 1-3 hrs [   ] 3-5 hrs [X] 5-8 hrs 
4. Drive [X] None [   ] 1-3 hrs [   ] 3-5 hrs [   ] 5-8 hrs 

1. Employee may use hands for repetitive: 

[X] Single Grasping [X] Pushing and Pulling       [X] Fine Manipulation 

1. Employee may use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls: 

[   ] Yes [X] No 

1. Employee may need to: 
2. Bend [X] Frequently   [   ] Occasionally [   ] Not at all 
3. Squat [X] Frequently   [   ] Occasionally [   ] Not at all 
4. Climb Stairs [   ] Frequently     [X] Occasionally [   ] Not at all 
5. Lift [X] Frequently     [   ] Occasionally [   ] Not at all 

1. Lifting: 

[   ]  Sedentary Work: Lifting 10 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking. 

[   ]  Light Work: Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking. 

[ X]  Medium Work: Lifting 50 occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking. 

[    ]  Medium Heavy Work: Lifting 75 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking. 

[   ]  Heavy Work: Lifting 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking. 

EMPLOYEE STATEMENT 

I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.

I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.

I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).

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Salary : $30 - $38