The job of Paraprofessional - Health is done for the purpose of providing support to the educational program by assisting in providing health services to students; following educational, health care plan / services; documenting students daily activities; and maintaining accurate health files and documentation.
This job reports to Director of Health Services
Benefits
Free Medical, Dental & Vision insurance options100% district paid life insurance, and short term & long-term disabilityGenerous paid time off policy - PTO, HolidaysRetirement Plans - Pension (PEERS), 403(b) and 457(b)Pay
$15.83 - $19.87 per hour (based on relevant work experience)
Essential Functions
Administers medication to identified student(s) for the purpose of providing directed health care services.Attends work on a regular and predictable basis for the purpose of providing students with high quality service and instruction.Communicates with teacher/s and a variety of health care professionals (e.g. District Registered Nurse, Speech Therapist, PTs, COTAs, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP and Health Care Plan objectives.Documents student's daily activities (e.g. behavior, health care services, use of special equipment, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student's hourly activities.Implements under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, plans designed by IEP team for students with special health conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.Interacts consistently with students for the purpose of educating students.Maintains accurate health files and documentation on charts and data base for the purpose of keeping health information current and in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.Maintains special equipment for the purpose of providing assistance as required by the student.Monitors student's daily schedule and health (e.g. class schedule, toileting, medication, appetite, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.Provides first aid care as needed for the purpose of meeting minor medical needs of students and implementing district health service procedures.Reports daily health conditions of student(s) for the purpose of informing the supervising Registered Nurse and parents if directed to do so.Responds to emergency situations or health emergencies for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.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
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. 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 climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 30% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience: Job related experience is required.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Equivalency:
Required Testing:
Certificates and Licenses
Current CPR Certificate Current First Aid Certification
Continuing Educ. / Training:
Completion of the Medication Administration Training Module from Missouri DHSS
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
Liberty Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes a drug free workplace. We have multiple opportunities and welcome you to apply for any position you feel you are qualified to perform.
Applicants for Liberty Public Schools must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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