Para - LPN

Polk County Public Schools; Eloise (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools in Winter Haven, FL, seeks an LPN to provide nursing services across its Mark Wilcox Center and affiliated schools. The role involves working under school administrators, managing health records, and supporting students with health-related needs.

The position requires an LPN license and a high school diploma or GED, with bilingual skills preferred. This is a full-time role with potential for diverse health program support and emergency response.

Qualifications

• Position requires graduation from high school or completion of GED.
• Maintain LPN certification.
• Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with staffings and school committee assignments as needed.
• Maintain school health records and other health reports.
• Provide supervisory assistance for students receiving health services.
• Assist teachers to provide for health related curriculum and activities.
• Handle health related emergency situations when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or GED

LPN certification

Job description

Polk County Public Schools Mark Wilcox Center, Winter Haven, FL, USA, 33880 - Eloise, Florida Open in Google Maps

Para - LPN

Polk County Public Schools Mark Wilcox Center, Winter Haven, FL, USA, 33880 - Eloise, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5922499
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 9:19 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Title

Para - LPN

Custom Job Purpose

This position exists to provide services as LPN for individual schools. Specialized work in assisting with services for schools. Duties are performed under the general supervision of school administrators. Performance is evaluated through observation of work, and/or periodic conferences, critiques, records and reports.

Essential Functions of this Job

Professional duties will involve assisting with staffings, when required, and school committee assignments. Clerical assistance will consist of maintaining school health records and other related health reports. Supervision duties will include providing supervisory assistance for students receiving health related services. Reinforcement of instruction will be given for students and teachers regarding the health services and activities. Preparation of instructional materials will include assisting teachers to provide for the health related curriculum. Classroom assistance may be required for field trips, projects, and assisting students and teachers with health related needs. Technology will be used for medically related equipment. Specialized duties will necessitate being available to provide appropriate medical services and handle health related emergency situations.

Essential Functions of this Job (cont.)

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Position requires graduation from high school or completion of GED. Maintain LPN certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification. Sincerely interested in educating and working with young people. Ability to understand written and oral instructions, to speak and write coherently, to keep records and make simple reports, and to work cooperatively and act professionally with other school personnel and parents. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Work Context

Requires sitting and some standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires work with students, parents, internal and external contacts, and with the public.

Physical Environment

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting for the majority of the day, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects frequently weighing up to 20 pounds, and infrequently weighing more than 20 pounds, with help as necessary.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

3 - Para Union - E1 - Aide

Salary Grade

N/A

Pay Grade

PA10

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Local Code

9003

EEO5

50

Approval Date

11/13/2012

Date Last Revised

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Polk County Public Schools
• 1907 South Floral Ave.
• Bartow, Florida 33830
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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