Health Room Paraprofessional
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Location: The da Vinci Academy Recruiting Start Date: 04/09/2026 This posting will be open at least five (5) days after the recruiting start date. Estimated Start Date: 08/17/2026 Performs the day-to-day activities of providing student health services under the supervision of the school nurse. The health room paraprofessional carries out tasks delegated by the school nurse, including giving medications and administering first aid, but does not make decisions that require the judgment of a nurse. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time. Reports consistently for work as scheduled Performs other duties as assigned Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards Administers and properly documents student medications Assists school nurse with maintenance of student immunization and health records Assists with maintenance of statistics for district and state health services reports Assists with screening for health conditions, such as head lice, rashes, etc. Carries out medical tasks in the school building as delegated by the school nurse Documents health services for Medicaid reimbursement Fulfills any additional medical tasks delegated by the school nurse Orders and stocks health room supplies Provides assistance and documents when students become ill at school, including parent notification Provides first aid and documents student injuries, including accident reports Reports all health/medical situations to the school nurse Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public Ability to follow oral and written instructions Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities Ability to work independently without direct supervision Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings Computer proficiency including office productivity applications Considerable knowledge of policies, procedures, and overall district functions Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills Detail-oriented Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills Knowledge of office methods and procedures including appropriate telephone etiquette Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills Student-centered and relationship-focused Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community Willing to attend required in-service training to update and review health room procedures Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud. The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff. The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days. The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed. Work is generally performed in
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