24/25 - Health Room Paraprofessional

This position is not anticipated to work 630 hours for the remainder of the school year and therefore not eligible for benefits.  If a current employee transfers into this position and the total work hours will be more than 630 hours, the employee will be eligible for benefits.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The purpose of the Health Room Paraprofessional is to provide support to students in the school health room under the guidance and supervision of a certificated nurse and the building administrator. This role may also provide student supervision support as part of the daily schedule.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provides support to assist with the effcient operation of all health room/clinic responsibilities as directed and supervised by a certifcated school nurse.
• Performs routine first aid procedures.
• Assists in screening ill or injured children according to established procedures.
• Administers medications and provides medical treatments according to district procedures and provider orders and under the delegation of a school nurse.
• Documents support and services provided, including injury forms and other reports. 
• Assists with the preparation and arrangements for health testing screenings performed with the school nurse (vision, hearing). Enters results into the computer system under direction of the school nurse. 
• Helps track student immunizations and may be trained to enter immunizations in the state database.
• Refer suspected child abuse or serious illness/injuries to school nurse/counselor/ administrator immediately - maintaining established MISD procedures and con?dentiality.
• Maintain Parent Designated Adult (PDA) training if applicable. 
• May enter records regarding students as needed for the position
• May provide supervision of students in non-classroom settings, including lunch room, playground or cross-walks
• May provide supervision for parking lots as required
• Collaborates with other staff members as required for the assignment
• Exposed to interruptions to concentration.
• Required to perform or track multiple tasks simultaneously. 
• Required to remain flexible to changes in work assignment, to remain flexible under pressure, and to respond appropriately to various situations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

REQUIRED:

• High school graduation or equivalent  
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain prior to 

PREFERRED:

•  Experience working in a school setting  
•  Associates degree or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

• Understands basics of child development
• Possesses and awareness of cultural and racial diversity
• Possesses basic skills with computers, including keyboarding and the ability to enter data and information
• Understands basic safety and emergency procedures including basics of hygiene and cleanliness

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills 
• Possesses ability to follow oral and written directions
• Demonstrates effective organizing skills
• Possesses ability to work in a team setting
• Maintains confidentiality with student and employee records and information as required
• Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position may require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time.

Salary : $29 - $30