LPN Paraprofessional

Position Type:

Educational Support Staff (Certified)/LPN

Date Posted:

7/11/2024

Location:

District

Date Available:

09/01/2024

Closing Date:

08/30/2024

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TITLE: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

* QUALIFICATIONS:
* Graduation from an approved school of nursing; possess and maintain a valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse under the laws of the State of New Jersey.
* Successful experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse and experience working with children preferred.
* Knowledge of child growth and development, community and family dynamics, sanitation, hygiene and universal precautions, wellness and other current health issues, health-related confidentiality issues and community health and social services resources.
* Effective problem-solving, human relations, and verbal and written communication skills.
* AED Certified
* APPOINTMENT:

The Licensed Practical Nurse shall be appointed, by a majority vote of the Board of Education, on an annual basis, and shall not be eligible for tenure.

* REPORTS TO:

The Licensed Practical Nurse shall be directly responsible to: the Principal or other administrator of the building to which s/he is assigned; to the Director and Supervisor of Special Services; and to the Supervisor of Health Services. Where appropriate, the Licensed Practical Nurse shall take direction from the school nurse(s) assigned to his/her building.


* JOB GOAL:

Within the scope of his/her professional licenses, provides health services to special education students and those with medical needs requiring specialized care within the scope of his/her professional license, as directed - supervised by the Supervisor of Health Services and/or the building certified school nurse. Shall perform such other appropriate duties as may be required by law or assigned by authorized District personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* HEALTH SERVICES
* Renders first aid for illnesses and injuries, including implementation of an approved Asthma Action Plan and Individualized Health Care Plan as needed.
* Transports or accompanies ill or injured students to/from home or hospital when authorized and consistent with Board policy.
* Assists other District personnel in the identification and evaluation of the health and medical needs of students who have disabilities and/or assists the school nurse in providing for such health and medical needs.
* In accordance with Board policy, promotes a healthy and safe school environment by assisting the administration and staff to maintain safe and sanitary conditions throughout the building; reports problems promptly to the building administrator and corrects, or assists with the correction of those problems as needed.
* Remains abreast of current developments in the health field through literature review, continuing education and participation in professional development activities.
* CLASSROOM:
* Provide support services under the direct supervision of a highly qualified teacher.
* Assist with classroom management, such as organizing instructional and other materials.
* Provide support in a library or media center.
* Assist certificated staff with required reports and student class paperwork.
* Assist students prior to, during and immediately after district transportation.
* Attend workshops and/or in-service training provided by the assigned department.
* Escort students to restrooms and provides assistance when necessary. Depending on assignment diapering and direct facilitation of toileting may be required.
* Assist students on the playground.
* Assist students during activities which take place outside the classroom.
* Accompany the certificated teacher and/or administrator in student related extracurricular activities.
* Witness the actions of students and provide input regarding their behavior to certificated personnel.
* Communicate to and work with the Child Study Teams.
* Accept overnight assignments as directed.
* Perform other related duties as required.
* Read student Individualized Educational Programs and related documents and implements requirements of same under the direction of the certificated staff.
* Maintain confidentiality of students and related family information.

TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE:

* Assists special education students and students with medical needs requiring specialized care prior to, during and immediately after District transportation.
* Assists the bus/van driver in maintaining appropriate student conduct on the vehicle in order to ensure a safe environment.
* Ensures that all students have seatbelts fastened when riding on a bus/van vehicle; ensures that wheelchairs are securely fastened.
* Assists driver with moving wheelchair students on and off the vehicle.
* Assists driver in providing written records of violations of the student code to the Transportation Supervisor and/or the building Principal.
* Collects and deposits with the school secretary those personal items left on the school bus by students.