Paraeducator - Health Room Assistant & Student

Job Purpose Statement/s:
The job of "Para educator - Health Room Assistant" assists in meeting the health needs of students according to District policies and school procedures under the guidance and direction of the school nurse; documents and maintains student health information required by the District, in addition to federal/state/local agency regulations; and provides appropriate care and/or referral for ill and injured students.

• 2 Classified Reference Letters
• Copy of Para Pro Assessment Test results or official college transcripts

Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:55 am – 3:25 pm, 180 days per year (plus 10 paid holidays).

This position will assist our nurse in the health room for four hours every day. CPR and First Aid credentials are required. Willing to be trained in Type I Diabetes care as well as other healthcare needs.

This position also works with one of our resource students in a 1:1 capacity for 2 hours per day.

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits, as administered by the School Employees Benefit Board (SEBB). Final benefit eligibility to be determined at time of hire. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Department of Retirement Services (DRS) SERS plan (classified employees) or TERS plan (certificated employees), as well as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program.

Employees will receive vacation leave, paid holidays and additional compensation beyond their base salary as outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in our schools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.

• Covers the CARE/Isolation room.
• Administers first aid, medication and specialized treatment as trained for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students and staff.
• Assists nurse, students, and other school personnel for the purpose of providing specialized treatments, monitoring medical treatments and/or testing.
• Maintains required medication logs, emergency cards, and health records (e.g. initial records, mandated screening results, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by legal and professional standards.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. status reports, accident reports, etc.) as delegated by the school nurse for the purposes of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Communicates with the school nurse regarding information about those students requiring further medical attention or with suspected contagious diseases for the purpose of providing needed medical treatment, counseling, etc., or minimizing infection and complying with the law.
• Follows the established emergency protocols written and provided by the Washington State Department of Health, Olympia School District policy and established health room guidelines.
• Keeps the health room orderly, clean (e.g. counters, cots, etc.), supplied and stocked.

• Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent, AND when applicable successful completion of the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Exam, OR 72 quarter or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education (official transcript is required), OR an Associate’s (or higher) degree (official transcript is required).
• Experience: Current first aid and CPR card;
  Medical assisting and/or nurse assistant (C.N.A.) experience is desirable; successful completion of District training program.
• Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance

• Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal form); use of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Sit for prolonged periods.
• Work independently.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Relate effectively with students, parents, District staff, and the public in a multi-cultural and diverse socioeconomic community.
• Respond calmly and maturely in emergency situations.
• Coordinate and…