Health Para - Walcott K-8

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Openings as of 8/28/2026

HEALTH PARA 7HR/DAY - WALCOTT K-8

• Date Posted:
  8/3/2026
• Date Available:
  
  ASAP

NOTE:

ALL CURRENT PARA EDUCATORS, TO BE CONSIDERD FOR THIS POSITION THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED PER THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU):

• * Complete an internal bid as you normally would, via the district homepage
• * Submit Letter of Intent for the position to Gina Ekstrom, District Nurse by 8/7/2026, 4PM.
• * Submit Two (2) letters of reference:
  One (1) from a supervisor and one (1) from a colleague to Gina Ekstrom, District Nurse by 8/7/2026, 4PM.

• All employees working with/for the Special Education students will be required to pass the Medicaid Fraud background check, prior to hire, successfully bidding, and/or transferring to a special education position. This check is run several times a year. If at any time your name appears on the Medicaid Fraud listing, you will be notified and may be removed from your current position.
• Assist students with personal hygiene, nutrition, comfort and safety issues.
• Provide general/Emergent care to students as director or delegated by the Registered Nurse and building administration.
• Prepare and administer medication as directed by the student's physician
• Monitor students for allergic reactions and follow individual health care plans or district procedures
• Respond to health related phone calls and parent questions
• Monitor and check for head lice when required
• Prepare and monitor health records
• Maintain daily nursing office visits in Infinite Campus
• Maintain regular communication with the building nurse
• Correspond with parents when appropriate
• Complete staff/student injury forms as needed
• Perform other service or clerical duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse or school administrator(s)
• Maintain daily Med Administration in Infinite Campus
• Must be willing to attend trainings and complete trainings to assume the duties and responsibilities of the position yearly.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may include: catheterization, tube feeding, use of electronic blood pressure equipment, use of a pulse oximeter, use of a peak flow meter and provide care to students needing medication such as diastat, intranasal versed, glucagon, insulin and epi-pen.
• Must hold the Infant/Child/Adult CPR certificate prior to start date and remain current
• Must hold a Mandatory Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporter Certificate prior to start date and remain current
• Per DHS Guidelines this Children's Village position requires a background check every two (2) years, FBI fingerprinting check every four (4) years, and completed Physical every three (3) years.
• Must complete the required DHS training hours each year.
• Must complete Universal Precaution and Exposure Training prior to start date and remain current
• Must be willing to complete the training and obtain the Medication Administration Certificate and remain current
• Must be willing to work with a diverse population and treat all with dignity and respect.
• Recognition of the need for confidentiality with respect to children's and parent's right to privacy.
• Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.
• Must be willing to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS)
• Good…