About this opportunity
Dubuque Community Schools lists this 26-27 Health Paraprofessional opportunity in des moines, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Health Paraprofessional
Requires CPR, medication administration & first aid training Hourly rate: $16.85; 185 day contract (includes 8 paid holidays); 7.08 hrs/day Current openings at Lincoln and Sageville DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide first aid and CPR within limits outlined by the health office policies and in accordance with skills taught in approved First Aid and CPR courses.
Administer medications and keep health records in accordance to the health office policy.
Contact the school nurse or other school nurse if not available in case of major illness or serious injury of a student or school personnel.
Provide routine health and emergency coverage per direction of the school nurse during the absence of the school nurse from the building.
Provide assistance to the school nurse in completing record review and health assessment reports as delegated by the school nurse.
Contact parents/guardians of the ill or injured student in accordance with the established health office policy, and if necessary, prepare the student for transport.
Communicate effectively with appropriate school personnel regarding disposition of student(s) sent to health office.
Communicates effectively with agencies, and general public as directed.
Maintain confidentiality in and outside the school environment.
Provide academic support as assigned.
Record health office visits, student's symptoms and the disposition.
Complete all required student documentation in a timely manner.
Assist in communicable disease prevention by reviewing and communicating immunization needs of students as directed by school nurse.
Assist with health screening activities.
Maintain and file health office records.
Assists students with personal and physical needs.
Assist with accommodations of students with special needs.
Demonstrate a willingness to participate in staff development and attends meetings and scheduled in-services as required.
File Medicaid billing as instructed
Maintain a neat and clean health office environment.
Does work assignments accurately, neatly, and promptly systematically budgeting time.
Does other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Follow directions of supervising teacher and building administrator(s).
Demonstrate a commitment to multicultural gender-fair policies and practices.
Report foreseeable concerns or potential conflicts regarding students' well being to supervising teacher and/or administrators.
Supervise students as assigned.
Assists teachers with the design and implementation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) which may consist of a transition component requiring supervision of students in the community.
Prepare learning materials, resources, and equipment.
Provide clerical support for special education services.
Maintain effective discipline based on the policies and guidelines of the District.
Provide input and feedback to supervising teacher as requested.
Performs other related duties as directed by administration and/or certified staff.
Worksite address
des moines, IA, 50319, US
Who can apply
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