HEALTH PARA - 7 HRS/DAY

Internal candidates: apply via the district’s internal bidding process between 07/30/2026 and 08/05/2026 at 4 pm. External applicants: apply online if no internal candidates are selected. Current employees with seniority in the bargaining unit should refer to the applicable salary schedule.

Pay

$18.09 per hour

Responsibilities

• Assist students with personal hygiene, nutrition, comfort, and safety issues.
• Provide general and emergent care to students as directed by the Registered Nurse and building administration.
• Prepare and administer medication as directed by the student’s physician.
• Monitor students for allergic reactions and follow individual health care plans or district procedures.
• Respond to health-related phone calls and parent questions.
• Monitor and check for head lice when required.
• Prepare and monitor health records.
• Maintain daily nursing office visits in Infinite Campus.
• Maintain regular communication with the building nurse.
• Correspond with parents when appropriate.
• Complete staff/student injury forms as needed.
• Perform other services or clerical duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse or school administrator(s).
• Maintain daily Med Administration in Infinite Campus.
• Attend training courses and complete annual training to assume the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Perform additional duties such as catheterization, tube feeding, use of electronic blood pressure equipment, pulse oximeter, peak flow meter, and administer medications including diastat, intranasal versed, glucagon, insulin, and epi-pen.

Requirements

• Hold and maintain current Infant/Child/Adult CPR certification.
• Hold and maintain current Mandatory Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporter Certificate.
• Complete Universal Precaution and Exposure Training prior to start date and remain current.
• Obtain and maintain Medication Administration Certificate.
• Willingness to work with a diverse population and treat all with dignity and respect.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students.
• Support and implement Davenport’s multi-tiered system of support (MTSS).
• Good attendance and punctuality.
• Must be able to lift, pull, or push 50 lbs.
• Must be able to physically sit, stoop, bend, reach, and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to see and feel for the purpose of adequate student review.
• Must be able to ambulate stairs.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a reliable car.
• Ability to work collaboratively with nurse and staff.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Patient, compassionate, and sensitive to individual needs.

Internal Candidate Instructions

• Complete an internal bid via the district homepage.
• Submit a Letter of Intent for the position to Gina Ekstrom, District Nurse.
• Submit two (2) letters of reference: one from a supervisor and one from a colleague to Gina Ekstrom, District Nurse.
• Internal candidates will be interviewed by a panel consisting of at least four individuals including the Principal, Head Nurse, Building Nurse, and one Para educator selected by the para union.
• All employees working with Special Education students must pass the Medicaid Fraud background check prior to hire, successfully bidding, or transferring to a special education position. This check is run several times a year. If your name appears on the Medicaid Fraud listing at any time, you will be notified and may be removed from your current position.