October 28, 2024

Littleton Public Schools

Littleton

Health Assistant, Dr Justina Ford Elementary - One Year Only

Job ID: 12016

Position Type:
Elementary School Classified/Parapro Health Assistant

Date Posted:
10/28/2024

Location:
Dr. Justina Ford

Closing Date:
11/04/2024

"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!

PURPOSE
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.
Verify that each student in school has emergency card and media release card.

OTHER DUTIES

Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION - High school diploma or equivalent.

CERTIFICATIONS

Criminal background check required for hire.
CPR/First Aid/AED certifications required.
Medication and universal precautions training/certifications required.
May need to complete coursework or pass appropriate test to comply with NCLB standards as a requirement for continued employment.

EXPERIENCE

No experience required; experience in CPR/First Aid and working with students preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Oral and written communication skills; English language skills.
Interpersonal relations skills; Customer service and public relations skills.
Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
Personal computer and keyboarding skills; advanced computer hardware and software skills; operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office and Google.
Operating knowledge of and experience with general office equipment, including telephones, copier, fax machine, etc.; Knowledge of operating, installing, supporting and maintaining PCs and associated application software preferred at hire.
Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Bilingual oral and written communication skills preferred.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions; Ability to managemultiple priorities.
Speaks to students, parents, colleagues and community with respect and dignity.
Uses team concepts to plan, problem solve and share space, equipment, resources and knowledge with coworkers; supports the ideas, efforts and accomplishments of others.
Recognizes opportunities for improvement and/or implements improved methods within the limits of authority; adapts to changes in responsibilities and work schedule with a positive attitude.
Dresses appropriately for work requirements.
Maintains consistent, regular attendance at work; arrives and leaves work at scheduled times; respects time limits on breaks and lunch periods; and follows district procedures for absence reporting.
Promotes and follows Board of Education policies, building or department procedures and any other rules and regulations as may be established by central, building, or department administration.

This is a 4 hour/day position - 10am - 2pm daily ONE-YEAR ONLY
180 day calendar
Salary Grade 4 starting at $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