What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Para Professional (LPN) position at St. Joseph School District?
Qualifications:
Required: Licensed Practical Nurse
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Salary Schedule: Per Approved Educational Support Salary Schedule
Direct Report: Coordinator of Early Childhood and ESOL
Terms of Employment: 9 Month
Eligible for emergency telework: With Supervisor approval
Purpose: Health para-professional, to aid teacher and/or nurse with assisting with the care of students with disabilities and medical needs. This assistance may include, but is not limited to, tube feedings, catheterization, dressing care, transferring and positioning students for bathroom needs, personal care, safe travel in and around the educational environment, and procedures ordered by the physician. Additional responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, aiding the teacher with certain clerical duties, classroom routines, student supervision, student academic support, and positive behavioral supports.
Essential Job Functions:
- Attend work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
- To "telework" when requested by the District.
- Aid teacher with certain clerical duties
- Assist with care of medically fragile students
- Other assigned duties
Employee Behavior and Conduct:
District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.
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