#26-27-41 Paraeducator - Health Care

Requirements / Qualifications DEFINITION: Under the general supervision of a certificated administrator and technical direction of medical personnel, to perform medical treatments and procedures necessary in providing specialized physical health care in services to pupils with exceptional needs; to act as a paraprofessional assistant to a teacher in performing assigned tasks. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: Proper health care techniques; clean and sterile treatment techniques; first aid procedures and techniques; basic communication skills; cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques; elementary concepts of child development and behavior; community emergency medical resources; personal hygiene practices; reading, speaking and writing in English. Ability to: Successfully operate special medical equipment after receiving appropriate training; Safely and skillfully perform the specialized health care services as directed or required; Recognize and effectively respond to emergency and/or hazardous conditions; Assist with maintaining on district-approved form(s) accurate daily written documentation of specific services performed; Establish positive communication with pupils, and motivate them to participate in learning activities, maintain patience and tact in working with children with special physical/emotional needs; Recognize the need to provide for personal privacy and dignity of the pupil; Demonstrate competence in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Maintain emotional control under difficult situations and effectively react to emergencies; Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with pupils and staff; Perform routine clerical work such as incidental typing, sorting, measuring, cutting, filing, and duplicating; Communicate effectively orally and in writing, in English; Communicate with pupils and staff and motivate pupils to participate in learning activities; Learn and adapt to new procedures and conditions, and tutor pupils in any subject matter, work with pupils who have special learning needs; Recognize and report safety hazards; Learn laws, rules, practices, and procedures related to public education for pupils and related to the program to which assigned. Experience: One year paid or volunteer experience providing related health care services (a minimum of 2000 verifiable hours of related experience as a volunteer in a hospital or health care setting may be substituted for the paid year experience). Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Completion of 30 college semester units in nursing or other appropriate health-related field may substitute for six months of the required experience. SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. • Resume Comments and Other Information All qualified individuals interested in this position may submit applications for this anticipated vacancy via our NEW application platform, Frontline Education. Click the Red Icon "Apply Offsite" to create a new login and complete an application OR print and complete the application available at www.avdistrict.org. A complete chronological resume must be included with either the online or paper application. To submit a printed application, forward via email (asaucedo@avhsd.org) or fax (661-952-5466) no later than the closing date listed in this announcement. You are strongly encouraged to also attach copies of letters of recommendation (professional preferred), degrees, certificates, and diplomas demonstrating relevant training and education. Incomplete or late packets will not be considered. Be advised that any falsification and/or omission of information may be sufficient cause for immediate termination.