Paraprofessional/Health Tech

Canon City, CO; Cañon City (CO); In loco; USD 25.000 - 27.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PERA retirement

Paid time off

Longevity incentives

Professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

Lincoln School of Science and Technology is seeking a Health Technician to support the school nurse in managing student health needs for those on healthcare plans and in significant needs programs.

The role requires a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid certification, and a valid Colorado driver’s license. Duties include health documentation, basic care, and collaboration with district staff.

Competenze

• Office management experience.
• Understanding of medical terminology is preferred.
• Experience with children and behaviorally complex youth is a plus.

Mansioni

• Support the school nurse and health services for students.
• Maintain health records and confidential information.
• Assist with health-related tasks and emergencies as needed.
• Perform light lifting and mobility assistance for students.

Conoscenze

Office management

Medical terminology

Child experience

Youth health

Formazione

High school diploma

Strumenti

CPR/First Aid certification

Driver's License

Nurse trainings

Descrizione del lavoro

Start Date:

As soon as mutually agreed for the 2026-2027 school year

Position Type:

Full-time, 165 days if started at the beginning of the school year

Location:

Lincoln School of Science and Technology

Salary:

$18.22–$19.67/hour, determined by the Instructional Support Salary Schedule.

Benefits Include:

Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, as well as other optional benefit elections. Longevity and professional development incentives.

Purpose of the Job:

This position is intended to support student(s) who are on healthcare plans and who reside in special education programming. The Health Technician supports the school nurse by managing the health of the students they’re supporting, addressing the health needs of students, and assisting with general health and welfare tasks for students and staff in the significant needs program.

Education:

Must have a High School diploma or equivalency.

Experience:

Office management skills, experience in medical settings or with medical terminology, previously worked with children (preferred), personal or professional experience with complex behavioral and medical youth populations (preferred)

Licenses/Certificates:

Valid Colorado Driver's License, Current CPR/ First Aid certification, CNA/MA certification (preferred/not required) Must be able to complete several trainings with the District Nurse upon hire

Other Requirements:

• Criminal background check required for hire
• Ability to work cooperatively in a school atmosphere with staff members, students, and the public.
• Possess a genuine liking of children and ability to work well with them.
• Ability to effectively read, write, speak, and listen in English to follow directions, complete tasks, establish priorities, and communicate clearly.
• Demonstrate Integrity, trust, and work ethic in order to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to stay calm and demonstrate sound judgment when unexpected problems or emergencies arise.
• Competent understanding of basic technology to perform the job.
• Ability to perform light lifting and moving of product (up to 50lbs)
• Possess the physical strength, coordination, and adaptability to meet the educational, physical, and emotional needs of assigned students across various school situations.
• Implements appropriate physical and technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of district data
• Maintains good security practices with passwords and accounts for the various district systems and applications.
• Reports actual or suspected breaches in the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of district data to appropriate district personnel.
• Follows all board policies for acceptable use of district technology.
• Serve as a positive role model by actively demonstrating the District's Mission and Belief Statements.

Essential Duties of the Job:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Demonstrate reliability in all work situations
2. Present a professional appearance personally and in the work area
3. Promote and maintain positive working relationships with peers, students, and the public
4. Strong understanding and quick learner with duties in the role.
5. Understand and strictly follow all school policies, guidelines, and delegated medical care tasks.
6. Possess adequate office skills-minimal typing, filing, and management of student health files
7. Able to administer basic first aid
8. Keep confidential all school health-related matters
9. Exercise reasonable judgment in calling the District Nurse(s) for situations exceeding the employee’s training level
10. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all health office visits and health incidents/injury.
11. Under the direction of the District Nurse(s) and the site administrator(s), work collaboratively to implement schedules and routines for students, effectively communicate with the school district staff and parents, and support school-wide building management and culture plans.
12. Meet the safety, physical, and emotional needs of students
13. Maintain up-to-date health history information for students when received from parents/gaurdians.
14. Maintain frequent communication with parents of students who are ill, injured, or on an Individual Health Plan
15. Record daily absences (if applicable)
16. Assist with other job-related duties as assigned, such;,
17. Assist students with specialized medical and personal care tasks (e.g., tube feeding, catheterization, toileting, suctioning)
18. Implement 1-on-1 or small-group instruction and daily routines (e.g., feeding, sensory tasks) to support IEP goals.
19. Safely lift, transfer, maneuver, and secure students in wheelchairs using proper procedures.
20. Maintain strict privacy regarding special education student records and IEP information.
21. Complete Mandt (or required crisis intervention) training to support student safety and behavior management.
22. Assist with other job-related duties as assigned.

Equipment:

A variety of standard office equipment and other specialized equipment, based on the individual student’s accommodations and modifications

Anticipated Timeline for Hiring:

Open until filled

Screening of Applications:

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Applications must be complete and submitted to be considered

Inquiries may be made to Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, CO, 81212, 719-276-5700.

Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity

In compliance with Titles VI; VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.

School District Fremont RE-1 has established complaint procedures for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing, or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit it to: Ms. Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 – Telephone: [phone], Email:[e-mail].