Educational Health Assistant - Meadow Point Elementary School

Cherry Creek School District

Full-time - Entry Level

Educational Services

About the position

The Educational Health Assistant at Meadow Point Elementary School plays a crucial role in supporting the health and educational needs of students. This position operates under the guidance of licensed specialized education staff and a registered school nurse, providing essential medical care, administering first aid, and assisting with the implementation of educational programs tailored to individual student needs. The role requires a blend of healthcare and educational support, ensuring that students receive the necessary interventions to thrive in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine medical and emergency care for students and staff, including triage and first aid for ill and injured students.
• Maintain consistent charting of health records and collect data to support health-related needs and interventions during school.
• Assist students with classroom activities, adapting the curriculum to individual student needs under the direction of an SSP.
• Monitor students and reinforce appropriate behavior, assisting in verbal de-escalation and non-violent crisis interventions.
• Share information with school stakeholders to meet the needs of individual students and families, communicating with parents/guardians as necessary.
• Assist with multiple student needs, including toileting and feeding assistance, while maintaining a clean work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
• Two (2) years of healthcare, medical, fitness, or related work experience
• Licensed/Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic Technician
• Colorado driver's license
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid certification required within the first 30 days of employment
• Qualified medication administration personnel (QMAP)/medication administration training required within the first 30 days of employment
• Non-violent crisis prevention and intervention (CPI) training required within the first 60 days of employment
• Training on any necessary delegated nursing procedures required within the first 30 days of employment
• Intermediate math skills
• Intermediate knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, computers, email, etc.
• Intermediate knowledge of community resources
• Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced knowledge of health clinic equipment that provide objective observations
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced interpersonal relations skills, including professional telephone and email communication
• Advanced organizational and time management skills
• Ability to diffuse and manage stressful and/or volatile situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA
• Ability and willingness to have medical contact with and provide physical care for students
• Ability and willingness to provide basic custodial services in health clinic
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
• Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
• Colorado Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or Associate degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working in a school district or educational setting
• Experience working with students, including students with autism, behavior challenges, medically complex conditions, hearing or vision loss, or intellectual disabilities

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling