Paraeducator - Health Services Assistant

This position is split between Norman Center and Truman Campus.

POSITION SUMMARY: This position requires the Paraeducator to help assist in the school health room.  This position is under the direction of the Certificated School Nurse and building principal.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Help administer first aid to ill and injured students.
• Dispense student medications as directed.
• Assist with health screening programs, which include helping to prepare and organize screening days.
• Determine if notification of parent/guardian, 911 or principal is needed before further treatment or release of student to class or home.
• Maintain health room log documenting all health room activities.
• Maintain other health room documentation such as health folders, medication log, screening results, accident reports and immunization records.
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.

 
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• May perform acts of medical treatment such as tube feeding, catherization, parent designated adult (PDA) training for diabetics or seizures under the appropriate supervision and/or training of the school nurse.
• Perform instructional clerical tasks.
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.
• Assist substitute teacher with helpful information pertinent to the classroom.

 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• And one of the following:
  • AA degree,  OR
  • High school diploma (or equivalent) and 48 college-level semester credits or 72 college-level quarter credits,  OR
  • High school diploma (or equivalent) and pass the state approved paraeducator assessment test

 
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willing to be a Parent Designated Adult (PDA) for a diabetic or seizure scholar, if needed
Proficient in basic spelling, math and grammar skills
Experienced and/or training in reading instruction, remediation, and assessment
 
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Pass a criminal background check
Complete the district's paraeducator core competency requirements
Possess and maintain a current district-approved CPR/First Aid card at time of employment. District approved courses include hands-on and written exam
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis
 
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Knowledge of IEP's (Individual Education Plan).
English grammar and spelling
Basic math
Positive behavior interventions
Right Response and de-escalation techniques
School Board Policies
 
ABILITY TO:
Demonstrate basic knowledge of modern technology and willingness and ability to increase knowledge to proficiency
Work independently and work collaboratively with others fostering a team approach whenever appropriate.
Maintain a good work attendance record, be punctual, and follow District procedures for reporting all absences.
Demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility and a commitment to students.
Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
Develop and maintain positive relations with staff and service providers
Follow written and verbal directions with minimal supervision
Speak, read and follow written communications in English
Perform basic spelling, math and grammar skills
Demonstrate the desire, skill and patience to work with students with special emotional, academic and social needs, which may include violent behavior
Demonstrate a caring attitude and establish an environment that encourages appropriate behavior and successful learning
Exercise judgment as to when to act independently and when to refer to higher authority
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents/guardians, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
Interact positively with students, parents and staff in a professional manner and demonstrate a commitment for students and their success
Continue professional growth
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable acc