Health Assistant Paraprofessional-Euclid Middle School

Health Assistant Paraprofessional-Euclid Middle School

"Littleton Public Schools - Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you."

Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a premier school district located a few miles south of downtown Denver. With approximately 13,000 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool through Grade 12 at ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternative programs, a central preschool, and two charter schools.  We welcome your interest to join our family and support our 100 Percent Goal: graduating 100 percent of LPS students prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities. With a history of close community ties and consistent support from our residents, LPS is not just a place to work but a destination for exceptional educators to establish career long roots, develop professionally, and make meaningful contributions for our students. You belong here!

POSITION SUMMARY:
Health Assistant: Responsible for providing appropriate and timely care to sick and/or injured students; creating, updating, and managing immunization records and related student records; contacting parents as needed; administering and documenting medications provided to students; maintaining clinic inventory; monitor and support implementation of Health Care Action Plans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Create immunization records in the District’s student information database and update and follow-up with non-compliant students.
• Provide appropriate and timely care to sick and/or injured students.
• Monitor and support implementation of Health Care Action Plans.
• Document on the clinic register all students who visit and leave the clinic.
• Contact parents/emergency contacts as needed to arrange for student pick-up if necessary.
• Administer and document medications to students.
• Input data into the District’s student information database regarding students who leave the school sick.
• Compile and update medications consent forms and send to area nurse.
• Maintain adequate supplies in clinic; order supplies as needed.
• Count controlled medications.
• Produce mailing to parents of students not in compliance with immunizations.
• Coordinate and schedule immunization clinics.

OTHER DUTIES:
Perform other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• No experience required; experience in CPR/First Aid and working with students preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS: (district provided after hire)

• CPR/First Aid/AED certifications required.
• Medication and universal precautions training/certifications required.

SALARY:  
Grade 4 starting salary $18.41

BENEFIT INFORMATION:
Littleton Public Schools offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees.  Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) retirement savings plans; and various leave and professional development programs. Additionally as a public employer, LPS participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit our website at: https://littletonpublicschools.net/employee-benefits