25/26 SY Health Paraprofessional

This posting is for one 0.8 FTE (full time) position based at the East Campus.

Hours: 0.8 FTE is Monday through Friday, hours TBD
Salary:  $17.00 per hour

THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title:  Health Paraprofessional                                  Department:  Operations   Date: Updated January 20, 2022                                FLSA Status: Non-Exempt   Work Year: Academic Calendar

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: 
The Health Paraprofessional provides basic health care and first aid to students. The Health Paraprofessional assists with health screenings, maintaining health records, dispensing medication, and monitoring procedures and practices for compliance with policies and laws related to the health services department.
 
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:
Reports directly to the school nurse at their assigned campus
 
The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required.  The description may not include all functions performed by incumbents in various locations.  The Classical Academy reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Assists and provides health care support as necessary in the following areas:
• Distributes list of students with severe medical conditions as directed by the School Nurses
• Coordinates and assists with annual health screening at each school campus as needed
• Processes medications, forms, and disposal at the end of the school year
• Distributes accident reports to proper departments
• Generates monthly statistical reports
• Inputs all student health room visits and correspondence in Infinite Campus
• Prepares all medications and paperwork for field trips
• Dispenses medication according to ASD20 policy
• Assists parents on proper health paperwork from TCA/ASD20 website
• Assists with immunization update to include reviewing hard copy records and CIIS for students that are missing immunizations, and mailing out appropriate letters
• Assists with preparation and uploading of health care plans of students with health concerns
• Assists with re-screening of students that failed initial health screening
• Assists with restocking and/or ordering health room supplies for each school campus
• Assists with maintaining clean, organized, and stocked health rooms
• Assists health room paraprofessionals between campuses when needed
• Member of the Emergency Crisis Team (aka MERT)
• Provides administrative support for Lead School Nurse or East Campus School Nurse
• Performs other duties as required

 
MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Flexible and able to carry out a variety of clerical tasks
• Performs a variety of duties using various types of office equipment
• Maintains office filing system to include sensitive and confidential information
• Provides back up assistance to other office staff

 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or GED equivalent required
 
EXPERIENCE:
Experience working in an office or educational environment desired
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must currently possess certification or become certified in First Aid, Medication Administration, CPR, AED, and Universal Precautions
• Ability to be delegated by School Nurse to administer medications including emergency injections of Insulin, Glucagon, Epi pen, and Versed, and to assist with procedures including blood sugars, etc.
• Ability to be a First Responder on the Emergency Crisis Team  (aka MERT)
• Ability to attend ASD20/TCA medication class to attain and maintain current certification
• General knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and procedures related to The Classical Academy’s operations and functions
• Ability to participate in staff development activities
• Considerable knowledge of computer equipment and related software
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to maintain an accurate filing system
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, administrators, students, parents, school district, and the public

 
SCOPE OF INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

• Students
• Administrators
• Teachers/Staff
• Parents
• School District Personnel
• Public

Contacts are generally of a nature requiring disseminating and discussing routine information, but may frequently involve sensitive issues or situations that will require confidentiality

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is generally performed within a standard office/health room environment
• May need to perform first aid at any location on campus
• Required to work normal business hours

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.  They are included for informational purposes and are not all inclusive.

• Typical demands will require employees to:
  • Frequently use eye, hand, and finger coordination to enable the use of a computer, other office equipment, and writing utensils
  • Spend majority of work hours sitting and occasionally stand, walk, or drive while performing job duties.
  • Frequently be involved in verbal and auditory interaction both interpersonally and through communication devices
  • Lift/carry burdens weighing up to 35 lbs. and push/pull burdens weighing up to 100 lbs.

 
COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS:
The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive:
 
The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.
 
 BENEFITS: 0.5 to 1.0 FTE:
The Classical Academy offers competitive pay and a robust total compensation package including:

• MEDICAL INSURANCE: There are three options for Medical coverage, including an HSA option; as well as access to OneMedical for eligible staff members who elect a TCA Medical plan. The Classical Academy (TCA) makes a monthly contribution toward your medical premiums as an employee.
• DENTAL INSURANCE: Dental insurance is offered through Delta Dental of Colorado. TCA makes a monthly contribution toward the premium for this benefit 
• LIFE INSURANCE/LTD: Employees are provided a $25,000 group term life insurance through The Standard Life Insurance Company and offers Long-term Disability coverage as well. TCA pays the full cost of group term life insurance and long-term disability benefits. Accident and hospital indemnity plans are also available to employees through The Standard, for an additional cost.
• RETIRMENT PLAN: Administered by Colorado PERA, this is a tax deferred retirement account to which you contribute 11% of your monthly earnings. TCA contributes 20.9% to the PERA pension trust fund on your behalf. 
• VOLUNTARY VISION INSURANCE: EyeMed is the voluntary vision program available to TCA employees.
• WELLNESS PROGRAM: A voluntary wellness program though Orriant is offered in which employees are eligible to earn an incentive of up to $150 for participation AND achievement of wellness activity goals
• RETIREMENT OPTIONS: Employees may elect to participate in deferred income for retirement purposes: PERA Plus 401(k) through Empower
• MEDICAL and DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: This account allows employees to save money for unreimbursed medical expenses or dependent care expenses to be used within the plan year (July to June) on a tax-exempt basis.  This reduces your taxable income. 
• TIME OFF COMPENSATION: An employee with 0.5 to 1.0 FTE will receive Staff Leave and Personal Leave. For positions less than 1.0 FTE, leave time will be prorated based on FTE. Our leave program is fully compliant with the Colorado Healthy Families Workplace Act.
• PRIORITY ENROLLMENT STATUS: Children of staff members 0.4 FTE and above receive priority enrollment of their child/children at The Classical Academy.
• Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
• Staff Appreciation Meals and Events

 
Conditions of Employment:
Per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the selected applicant shall be required to verify, within 72 hours of employment, her/his legal right to be employed in the United States.
 
The Classical Academy does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, national origin, disability, gender, or any other protected status in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment).