EdPost

Health Paraprofessional Substitute position

Description: Under the direction of the District Licensed School Nurse, this position is responsible for helping with first aid, assisting students that are ill, medication administration, student supervision and administrative duties in the health office when the regular health paraprofessional is absent. Substitute positions are available at multiple locations, up to 7.5 hours per day.

Apply via AppliTrack at: https://www.applitrack.com/hlww/onlineapp/

If you have questions about the position please e-mail: morgan.johnson@hlww.k12.mn.us or call Morgan Johnson at 763-290-3889.

Deadline: Open until filled.

Job Summary: 

• Provide first aid and emergency care to students according to healthcare provider orders and/or district policies. Follow up with the district nurse, parents and/or staff as applicable. 

• Administer medication to students as prescribed by a healthcare provider and authorized by the parent/guardian. 

• Maintain student health records by documenting first aid and interventions provided in the electronic health record. 

• Perform general office duties such as answering phone calls, typing, sorting, and maintaining files and records. 

Qualifications: 

• Current certification in first aid, CPR and AED use, or willingness to receive training

• Basic computer proficiency 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with students, parents, and staff through positive communication skills 

• Knowledge or willingness to learn about the management of chronic health conditions including but not limited to type one diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, and food allergies.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Normal office environment

• Will work independently in the health office under the training and supervision of the District Licensed School Nurse 

• Frequent contact with children who are ill or injured

• Frequent contact with blood and bodily fluids

• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds

• Must be physically capable of responding to an emergency, performing CPR and other rescue maneuvers

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Public Schools, Independent School District 2687, serves the communities of Winsted, Waverly, and Howard Lake. We are dedicated to providing a high- quality education for our youth.  With that commitment, we strive for excellence and opportunity for each student in every offering and activity of the school district.

Serving nearly 1300 students, K-12, in two elementary schools (K-4), a middle school (5-8), and a high school (9-12), we offer educational opportunities using a healthy balance between one-to-one technology, hands-on skills, enrichment, and remediation.

We pride ourselves on valuing strong academic achievement, small class sizes, a wide-variety of programs and activities, new and updated facilities, and supportive communities.  Our staff, all the way from the principals, teachers, and paraprofessionals, to our custodians, secretaries, and cooks, make teaching and caring for children, our number one priority.

Our motto is "Every Laker Every Day". To see what that looks like, please visit our website: https://hlww.k12.mn.us/

We are proud to be the Lakers!  We hope you consider applying to be part of our team.