Paraeducator - Health Services Assistant

Federal Way Public Schools; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Federal Way Public Schools seeks a paraeducator to assist in the school health room under the supervision of the certificated school nurse and building principal. The role includes first aid, dispensing medications, and supporting health screening efforts, with extensive record-keeping of health room activities.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and one of several credential paths; applicants should be able to collaborate with district staff, maintain records, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• AA degree, OR 48 college-level credits or 72 quarter credits, OR pass the paraeducator assessment.
• Willing to be a Parent Designated Adult (PDA) for a diabetic or seizure scholar.
• Proficient in basic spelling, math and grammar skills.
• Experience in reading instruction, remediation, and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Help administer first aid to ill and injured students.
• Dispense student medications as directed.
• Assist with health screening programs and organize screening days.
• Maintain health room logs and documentation (medication log, immunization records).
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork.
• Assist substitute teacher with relevant classroom information.

Skills

Reading instruction

Basic spelling

Basic math

Grammar

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Attendance/punctuality

Education

AA degree

48 college credits

Paraeducator assessment

Job description

Position Summary

This position requires the Paraeducator to help assist in the school health room. This position is under the direction of the Certificated School Nurse and building principal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Help administer first aid to ill and injured students.
• Dispense student medications as directed.
• Assist with health screening programs, which include helping to prepare and organize screening days.
• Determine if notification of parent/guardian, 911 or principal is needed before further treatment or release of student to class or home.
• Maintain health room log documenting all health room activities.
• Maintain other health room documentation such as health folders, medication log, screening results, accident reports and immunization records.
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.

Other Responsibilities

• May perform acts of medical treatment such as tube feeding, catherization, parent designated adult (PDA) training for diabetics or seizures under the appropriate supervision and/or training of the school nurse.
• Perform instructional clerical tasks.
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.
• Assist substitute teacher with helpful information pertinent to the classroom.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• And one of the following:
  • AA degree, OR
  • High school diploma (or equivalent) and 48 college-level semester credits or 72 college-level quarter credits, OR
  • High school diploma (or equivalent) and pass the state approved paraeducator assessment test

Additional Requirements

• Willing to be a Parent Designated Adult (PDA) for a diabetic or seizure scholar, if needed
• Proficient in basic spelling, math and grammar skills
• Experienced and/or training in reading instruction, remediation, and assessment

Condition Of Employment

• Pass a criminal background check
• Complete the district's paraeducator core competency requirements
• Possess and maintain a current district-approved CPR/First Aid card at time of employment. District approved courses include hands‑on and written exam
• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

Knowledge Of

• Knowledge of IEP’s (Individual Education Plan).
• English grammar and spelling
• Basic math
• Positive behavior interventions
• Right Response and de‑escalation techniques
• School Board Policies

Ability To

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of modern technology and willingness and ability to increase knowledge to proficiency
• Work independently and work collaboratively with others fostering a team approach whenever appropriate.
• Maintain a good work attendance record, be punctual, and follow District procedures for reporting all absences.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility and a commitment to students.
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
• Develop and maintain positive relations with staff and service providers
• Follow written and verbal directions with minimal supervision
• Speak, read and follow written communications in English
• Perform basic spelling, math and grammar skills
• Demonstrate the desire, skill and patience to work with students with special emotional, academic and social needs, which may include violent behavior
• Demonstrate a caring attitude and establish an environment that encourages appropriate behavior and successful learning
• Exercise judgment as to when to act independently and when to refer to higher authority
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents/guardians, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
• Interact positively with students, parents and staff in a professional manner and demonstrate a commitment for students and their success
• Continue professional growth
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Related to Cultural Competence and Equity

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
• Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools’ commitment to “Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future.”
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will constantly sit, stand and walk, bend neck and back, use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling. The employee is frequently required to squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation. The employee will occasionally be required to climb stairs/ladder, lift and reach overhead, crawl, and lift/carry. The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 10 lb and must frequently lift/carry up to 25 lb. The employee will occasionally lift/carry a maximum of 50 lb. Any lifting over 50 lb should be done with two people or a mechanical device. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum force of 200 lb.

Work Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor and outdoor conditions. This position intermittently works near a video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Position occasionally exposed to angry, frustrated, or aggressive individuals, typically in a school classroom environment. Potential exposure to infectious diseases.

Work Schedule

This is a school year assignment. Hours and days will vary slightly from school to school.

Reporting Relationships

Position reports to classroom teacher and/or department head and building principal. Position is evaluated by the building principal or designee.

Representation

Public School Employees Union (PSE) SEIU Local 1948

Level Of Compensation

Paraeducator position on the PSE Salary Schedule.

Benefits

• Medical, dental vision, sick and vacation leave, life insurance, retirement.

Classification History

Update 07/2015

Disclaimer

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.

Job Description Note

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.