Health Room Paraprofessional

Academy School District 20

Colorado Springs (CO)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 28,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

High Plains Elementary School in Academy District 20 is seeking a Health Room Paraprofessional to support the school nurse. The role involves administering medications, helping maintain immunization and health records, and documenting health services and accidents.

You will assist with health screenings, prepare supplies, and communicate with students, families, and staff while ensuring confidentiality and safety in a busy school health room.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
First Aid/CPR certification is required.
Medication Administration training is required.

Responsibilities

Performs day-to-day activities of providing student health services under supervision of the school nurse.
Administers and properly documents student medications.
Assists with maintenance of student immunization and health records.
Maintains health room supplies and inventory.
Documents health services for Medicaid reimbursement.
Reports health/medical situations to the school nurse.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

First Aid/CPR certification

Medication Administration training

Job description

Location:

High Plains Elementary School

Recruiting Start Date:

10/23/2026

This posting will be open at least five (5) days after the recruiting start date.

Estimated Start Date:

11/02/2026

Performs the day-to-day activities of providing student health services under the supervision of the school nurse. The health room paraprofessional carries out tasks delegated by the school nurse, including giving medications and administering first aid, but does not make decisions that require the judgment of a nurse.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Administers and properly documents student medications
Assists school nurse with maintenance of student immunization and health records
Assists with maintenance of statistics for district and state health services reports
Assists with screening for health conditions, such as head lice, rashes, etc.
Carries out medical tasks in the school building as delegated by the school nurse
Documents health services for Medicaid reimbursement
Fulfills any additional medical tasks delegated by the school nurse
Orders and stocks health room supplies
Provides assistance and documents when students become ill at school, including parent notification
Provides first aid and documents student injuries, including accident reports
Reports all health/medical situations to the school nurse

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems
Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings
Computer proficiency including office productivity applications
Considerable knowledge of policies, procedures, and overall district functions
Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills
Detail-oriented
Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of office methods and procedures including appropriate telephone etiquette
Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher
Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Student-centered and relationship-focused
Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community
Willing to attend required in-service training to update and review health room procedures
Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.

The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.
The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.
The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.
The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.
Work is generally performed in the health room.

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. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions

Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
Typical demands require staff to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs, ladders, and/or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects

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.

Required Qualifications:

First Aid/CPR - American Heart Asc. / Red Cross / Etc., High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent, Medication Administration - Academy District 20

Compensation Range:

$19.69-20.67

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Hours per Day:

7.5 hour(s) per day

Number of Days per Year:

162 Days M-F

Benefits Eligibility:

Full-time - Regular

Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org)

FLSA Status: