Primary Role and Purpose:

Assist the assigned Teacher with class, assist in the academic lab, and assist the school nurse by managing routine record keeping activities, handling minor first aid care, and running health screenings at the charter. Other duties and responsibilities may be required as delegated by the School Principal.

Qualifications/ Education:

·        High School Diploma

·        Associates Degree – Preferred

·        Paraprofessional Certification Required

     Skills: 

·        Ability to render basic first aid and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

·        Exceptional organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

·        Skilled at keyboarding and filing maintenance

·        Capable of using personal computer and software to develop databases and do word processing

     Experience:

·        Minimum of 2 years – preferred

Responsibilities and Duties:

·        Assist in the area assigned with instructional and learning strategies, activities, and materials to the student needs

·        Lunch duty

·        Morning and afternoon school duty which consist of monitoring the students as they are dropped off and picked up from the front and side of the school

Health Services

·        Engage in minor and emergency care for ill and injured students as directed by school nurse

·        Administer medication to students according to charter policy and procedures; ensure precise log of medication that is dispensed

·        Help administer screening to include measuring height and weight, testing vision and hearing, and examining spinal cord and scalp

·        Escort students in and out of health room and provide necessary assistance to students with disabilities

·        Use Universal Precautions Procedures when cleaning all body spills and tending to open wounds

·        Ensure sanitation and cleanliness of nurse’s office

Compliance

·        Abide by policies established by federal and state laws that apply to charter schools, Texas Department of Health rules that apply to charter schools, Commissioner’s Rules that apply to charter schools and charter policy in health services area

·        Abide by all charter routines and regulations

·        Ensure confidentiality

Communication

·        Establish communication rapport with parents, students, principals and teachers through conferences

·        Create and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members

·        Present information accurately through clear communication skills

Professional

·        Enrich job skills through professional development activities

Other

·        Keep up-to-date on and abide by state and charter regulations

·        Gather, manage and file all reports, records and other documents required

·        Be active in faculty meeting and assist in staff committees as necessary

Supervisory Responsibilities:

            None

Additional Job Related Duties:

·        Maintain control in stressful situations

·        Extended hours may be required

·        Some lifting may be required