Para - LPN

Polk County Public Schools; Lakeland, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

No-cost employee health clinics

Paid holidays and leave time

Flexible work options for some roles

Professional growth and development

Access to mentoring and support nets

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools in Lakeland, FL, seeks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide health services at individual schools. Duties include supporting health-related activities under supervision and maintaining health records, with supervision by school administrators.

Responsibilities also cover supervising students receiving health services, assisting with health-related curriculum, and helping teachers address health needs.

Qualifications

• Must have LPN certification and be in good standing.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual/biliterate preferred.
• Ability to work with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with health-related services under supervision.
• Maintain school health records and related reports.
• Provide supervisory assistance for students receiving health services.
• Assist teachers with health-related curriculum and materials.

Skills

LPN certification

Patient care

Bilingual preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Location (Short): Lakeland, FL, USA, 33801

Status: Open

Posting End Date:

Salary Grade: Paraeducator PA10

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.

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.

No matter your role, you’ll be part of a supportive team dedicated to student success and employee well-being.

Looking for perks? We've got you covered.

• Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• No-cost employee health clinics
• Paid holidays and leave time
• Flexible work options for some roles
• Professional growth and development
• Access to mentoring and support networks

Why work with Polk County Schools?

From IT to operations, everyone plays a role in student success.

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