Technician-Vision Screening-Medicaid

Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill.

Website: BVSD.

Location
: US:

CO:

BOULDER

Department: Health Services

Position Title: Technician-Vision Screening-Medicaid

Position

Start Date:

September 7, 2026

Position Type: Paraeducators

Work Schedule:9 Month - Hourly

Pay Range:*$24.26 - $31.33

Closing Date:August 23, 2026

This is a part-time hourly position that provides age appropriate Colorado Department of Education required vision/hearing screenings for children and teens in the Boulder Valley School District. Results of screening are documented and communicated to the Lead Technician for interpretation and referral as necessary.

• Organizes and sets up the screening area on the screening day by arranging the environment to elicit optimal screening effectiveness.
• Collaborates with vision team to oversee the screening process.
• Works with children and teens to perform specific age-appropriate and state required screening techniques.
• Accurately and legibly records screening results.
• Communicates pertinent information to Lead Tech and School Nurse Consultant as needed.
• Collects data from screening, makes necessary referrals, and provides appropriate paperwork to health room para educators for distribution, recording and filing.
• May help health room para with follow-up on students on referred students.
• Makes recommendations and suggestions regarding procedures and possible improvements to the screening process.
• Safeguards confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of distance and near vision charts, depth perception charts, occluders, digital screening camera.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English.
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application.

Preferred:

• Ability to work effectively with children and other staff.
• Ability to keep accurate and complete records.
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet the needs of other team members and staff.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Salary Placement varies according to experience and education.

* Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to BVSD or current BVSD employees that are new to the employee group (existing employees currently in this unit please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule).

BVSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience and education.

All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.

Boulder Valley School District is proud to offer eligible employees excellent benefits which may include:

• Free high-quality Health and Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized Benefits
• Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Eco Pass

Please see our Benefits Page for information on the benefits we offer and eligibility information.

The Boulder Valley School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries or complaints: BVSD Legal Counsel - ;
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