Health Room Paraprofessional

Health Room Paraprofessional

School District 49 is actively seeking a Health Room Paraprofessional at Horizon Middle School. Calendar:
School Year - 172 days

Reports to:

School Nurse/Coordinator of Health Services Hourly rate of pay:
Starting pay is $20.45 per hour to $25.56 per hour depending upon previous relevant experience. Actual starting pay rate will be determined after a review of the work experience provided on the job application. Full-time or Part-time:
Full-time Benefits:
Benefits available Interviews are site-based and not conducted by the Human Resources office. If you have questions regarding the status of an open or recently closed position, you may contact the site where the vacancy is located

School District 49, the fastest growing district in the Pikes Peak region, hosts 23 exceptional schools and programs within four distinct innovation zones, providing preK-12-aligned curriculum, online and alternative programming and homeschool enrichment. Home to more than 23,000 students and 2,000 staff members, District 49 aims to be the best choice to learn, work and lead. As one of Colorado's only two recognized Districts of Innovation, District 49 is a challenging and stimulating place to lead.

As part of our commitment to innovate, we host a robust portfolio of conventional, charter, online, and blended schools, including homeschool support as well as career and technical education. We are passionate about providing individualized educational experiences that launch every student toward success. Our teachers, administrators and staff members are committed to the creation of educational environments where all children can maximize their individual learning potential.

Further, we are committed to meeting students' needs in all domains: academic, social and physical. An emphasis in all activities will be toward empowering students to take an active role in their own learning.

This position is eligible for the district benefits plan. Benefits available include group health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off (sick leave, personal leave and vacation (full year positions) retirement savings plans. Benefit details can be found here.

EOE M/F/D/V

The Health Room Paraprofessional is responsible for caring for students' health injuries and/or illnesses in an expedient and safe manner. This position works with parents and students while under the supervision of the School Registered Nurse (RN) for the control and prevention of disease and for the development of optimum health of every student.

• Provides appropriate emergency care of illness/injury/mental health to students and staff in accordance with school district policy and procedure, and as directed by the registered nurse.
• Assists in control of communicable disease according to procedures.
• Administers medications to students as delegated by the registered nurse to include various rescue medications.
• Maintains confidentiality of information learned regarding student and their families.
• Notifies the school nurse and building principal of serious incidents, significant health problems, referrals, and possible child abuse.
• Exhibits knowledge of job limitations and accepts supervision.
• Assists the school nurse with organization and implementation of required vision and hearing screening in accordance with Colorado law.
• Monitors immunizations and follows-up on compliance.
• Maintains health files on each student and monitors medical orders and individual student health care plans.
• Inputs daily health room visits, immunizations, vision and hearing results in current student database to include referral process as directed by the school nurse.
• Completes accident reports and head injury reports according to district policy, process and best…