Classified - Health Paraeducator - District Wide

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2025

Position: Health Para educator (3 positions available)

Location: District Wide (High School, Bell Field, Howard; may involve travel between schools)

Schedule: 7.5 hours per day, Student Days

Reports To: Building Administrator/School Nurse

Application Procedure: Interested and qualified applicants should apply  under the 'Employment' section.

Application Period: Open until filled

Employment Notes: All positions are subject to veteran preference, background check, and work authorization. Compensation and benefits are subject to the employee handbook and board policy.

• State Retirement Pension Plan Membership
• Paid Sick, Bereavement, Civic, and Personal Leave
• Employee-only dental insurance upon enrollment
• Health insurance eligible – may receive a $100/month stipend if declined
• Vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short-term disability, accident insurance, and more

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Post‑secondary training desired

Certification/Licensure: Current First Aid/CPR/AED preferred, CNA/CMA/LPN preferred, Drivers License required

Experience Desired:

• Working with children/students and/or in a health occupation
• Experience in medical or caregiving settings highly desirable

Other Requirements:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Basic computer literacy
• Understanding of basic reading and math skills
• Successful completion of District training and competencies

Perform health/medical care procedures under RN supervision, including medication dispensing, suctioning, tube feeding, de‑compression, clean catheterization, and supervision of students. Follow State of Nebraska and District para educator guidelines.

Frequently perform:

• Demonstrate ability to fulfill assigned duties as directed by supervisors
• Assist with clerical and daily organizational duties
• Attend professional development meetings and workshops as requested
• Maintain confidentiality of student information; communicate progress or concerns only with supervisor authorization
• Establish positive working relationships with students, staff, and visitors
• Follow all school and district policies
• Cater to physical and health needs of students: first aid, feeding, toileting, transferring, positioning, medication administration, special care needs
• Assist with physical/occupational therapy exercises under OT/PT supervision
• Provide support services to the school nurse
• Aid with health screening programs
• Travel between buildings as assigned
• Carry out other duties assigned by the supervising school nurse or administrative staff

Physical Requirements: Standing, walking, reaching/pulling/pushing, climbing, driving, lifting up to 60 lbs, carrying up to 50 ft. Manual dexterity tasks, including computer operation and use of first aid equipment, required.

Primary environment: heated, non‑air‑conditioned classroom or building; occasional off‑campus sites. Hazards: communicable diseases, furniture, equipment, frequent lifting.

• Human Resources – Email: hr