Banning Lewis Academy - Health Room Paraprofessional

About the Team
ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Health Room Assistant at Banning Lewis Ranch Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. The Health Room Paraprofessional is responsible for caring for students' health injuries and/or illnesses in an expedient and safe manner. This position works with parents and students while under the supervision of the School Registered Nurse (RN) for the control and prevention of disease and for the development of optimum health of every student.
At Banning Lewis Academy, we blend the tradition of character development and values with modern technology and tools to create an engaging learning environment that accelerates student achievement and readiness without losing sight of student well-being and personal development. Our mission is to create a safe, positive environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and a thirst for discovery where students and staff success through exceptional programs.
At Banning Lewis Ranch, we serve students in Grades K-5. Highlights include our Capturing Kid's Hearts Program, Celebration of Learning Nights, 5th Grade Capstone Field Trip to Washington DC, and a well-rounded student schedule that includes Spanish, Art, PE, Music & Technology.
At Banning Lewis Prep, we serve students in Grades 6-12. We carefully transition students into Middle School with purposeful social activities and programs as LEAD our leadership development program, sports through the Central Colorado Athletic League, and numerous clubs and electives. In High School, we offer traditions such as Homecoming, Prom, and Student Senate. We focus on Concurrent Enrollment opportunities, Service Learning Projects, Senior Capstone Projects, and college and career readiness (such as online courses, career & technical business programs, foreign exchange program opportunities and much more. At the High School level, our athletes compete in the Tri-Peaks League and have many additional extracurricular opportunities such as Mock Trial, Jazz & Concert Band, National Honor Society, and more.
About the Opportunity:
The following statements of essential functions and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending on building assignment and other factors.

• Provides appropriate emergency care of illness/ injury/mental health to students and staff in accordance with school district policy and procedure, and as directed by the registered nurse.
• Assists in control of communicable disease according to procedures.
• Administers medications to students as delegated by the registered nurse to include various rescue medications.
• Maintains confidentiality of information learned regarding student and their families.
• Notifies the school nurse and building principal of serious incidents, significant health problems, referrals, and possible child abuse.
• Exhibits knowledge of job limitations and accepts supervision.
• Assists the school nurse with organization and implementation of required vision and hearing screening in accordance with Colorado law.
• Monitors immunizations and follows-up on compliance.
• Maintains health files on each student and monitors medical orders and individual student health care plans.
• Inputs daily Health Room visits, immunizations, vision and hearing results in current student database to include referral process as directed by the school nurse.
• Completes accident reports and head injury reports according to district policy, process and best practice.
• Assists the school nurse in monitoring for communicable disease and communicates with school nurse regarding any such conditions.
• Coordinates with school nurse regarding concussion management at the school level.
• Maintains records of staff CPR/First Aid/AED certifications and communications with staff on expiration and upcoming courses for renewal.
• Assists school nurse with coordinating student medications/healthcare plans for field trips and/or school sponsored activities.
• Maintains a neat and orderly Health Room.
• Follows district policy regarding cleaning and disinfecting which coincide with infection-control measures.
• Monitors inventory of supplies including First Aid/evacuation bag and notifies school nurse as needed.
• Monitors AEDs monthly to ensure proper operation and battery expiration.
• Assists with maintaining current, confidential student lists of health conditions.
• Assists in adaptation to allow students with disabilities to participate in the school setting as delegated by the school nurse.
• Under specific instruction and close supervision by the school nurse, the employee may be required to provide necessary medical treatments to children with disabilities. This may include, but is not limited to: administering physician prescribed medications including rectal and injectable medications, gastrointestinal feedings, oral suctioning, urinary catheterization, toileting/diapering, diabetes care and assist with potential medical emergencies.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

About You:

• Valid Colorado driver's license required for hire
• CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required within 1 month after hire
• Standard Precautions required within 1 month after hire
• Medication Administration required within 1 week after hire
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal relation skills
• Ability to understand and comply with HIPAA and FERPA requirements under the law
• Basic math and accounting skills
• Customer service and public relations skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks with frequent interruptions
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders
• Ability to maintain excellent attendance
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision
• Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and common software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
• Criminal background check required for hire

About Us
"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." - Ron Packard, CEO & Founder
ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.
We offer the following benefits:
Compensation and Life benefits - time & peace of mind

• Salary will begin at $19.75 per hour and is commensurate with experience
• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

Health benefits - stay well & thrive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits - keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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