Paraeducator-Health Room

Boulder Valley School District • Boulder, CO

434d • $42,349 - $53,747

About The Position

The Paraeducator-Health Room position at Boulder Valley School District is responsible for supporting the health needs of students by assisting School Nurse Consultants in providing basic health care and first aid. This role involves maintaining health records, administering medication, and managing the health room environment. The position is part-time and temporary, with a focus on ensuring a safe and healthy lifestyle for students.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Possess CPR, First Aid certifications and medical delegation certificate or willing to obtain within the first year of hire.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in health field and/or school setting.
• Ability to multitask with frequent interruptions.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Strong organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, interpersonal relations skills, basic math and accounting skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all health records, physical and electronic, for students, including log of daily health room visits.
• Provide reports as required for accidents, head injuries, infectious diseases, Medicaid, etc.
• Administer first aid consistent with district training and emergency care guidelines.
• Administer medication as delegated by the School Nurse Consultant and according to district policy following established protocol and guidelines.
• Maintain storage, security and administration records.
• Manage school health room, equipment and order supplies.
• Organize manuals and update as needed.
• Provide guidance to promote a safe and healthy lifestyle.
• Carry out nursing procedures for individual students as delegated by the School Nurse Consultant, maintain and implement Care Plans, attend training as needed or required.
• Implement immunization law, including compliance determination, notification of noncompliance and maintenance of immunization records.
• Work with building Emergency Response Team (ERT) and maintain ERT supplies.
• Coordinate health screenings at the building level.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED