Medical Assistant/Special Education Paraprofessional (Pca)

Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
12/7/2023
Location:
Pine Island Middle School/High School
Date Available:
as soon as able
Closing Date:
open until filled
District:
ISD 255 - Pine Island
Medical Assistant/Special Education Paraprofessional - PCA
Position Type: Student Support Services/Mental & Physical Health Professionals
Date Posted: December 7, 2023
Location: Pine Island Middle School
Date Available: 2023-2024 School Year
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
WORK DAY: Full School day
WORK CALENDAR: 184 duty days per year.
SALARY: Minimum hourly rate of pay - $20.00
BENEFITS: (TBD by district)
Job Summary: The Medical Assistant/Special Education Paraprofessional - PCA performs routine administrative and clinical tasks under the direction of the Licensed School Nurse (LSN). The MA/PCA will assist the LSN in efficiently operating school health services. The MA/PCA job tasks include but are not limited to maintaining a safe, confidential, and healthy work environment while providing daily health care for students. The MA/PCA will adhere to school board policy and procedures and work within their professional certification and scope of practice. The MA/PCA will provide care for students with ongoing medical conditions in compliance with the student's plan of care and as directed by the LSN. Duties may also include the administering and documenting medications, providing first aid and responding to medical emergencies. The MA/PCA maintains student health records in compliance with data privacy laws.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
MA/PCA certification required.
Current CPR and First Aid certification required.
Regular, on-time attendance required.
Experience with medication administration is strongly encouraged.
Flexibility and willingness to work as a cooperative team member.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with students, staff, and parents/caregivers.
Ability to recognize job limitations.
Good organizational and computer skills to perform routine use of email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google drive.
Physical requirement: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Stooping and bending required.
Required Dispositions:
In addition, the specific skills/educational qualifications for this include:
• Believes that all students can attain high levels of learning.
• Takes responsibility for the learning of our students and his/her own performance. Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all students.
• Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
• Won't shy away from today's educational challenges.
• Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
• Has a proven track record of success.
• Works with great integrity.
Commitment to Equity:
Pine Island is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.