School Health Paraprofessional - [Mattahunt] (SY23-24)
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Mattahunt Elementary
Boston Public Schools Office of Human Capital
Mattapan, Massachusetts
Job Details
Job Description
School Health Paraprofessionals assist in the non-professional aspects of the school health program as determined by the school nurse. School health paraprofessionals service a variety of schools and travel is necessary.
Responsibilities
- Assist the school nurse with mandated screenings, immunizations and physical examination preparations, weighing, measuring and recording data on school health records.
- Acts as liaison between school personnel and family/community including home visits.
- Escorts students between health room and classroom when indicated.
- Computerizes health information following in-service training.
- Attends students in the health room, utilizing universal precautions as necessary.
- Assist students with toileting including diapering if needed.
- Performs other duties including maintaining health records, photocopying, sending notices home to parents, filling Medicaid and other insurance forms.
- Participates in school staff activities as appropriate for a faculty member.
- Assists Principal/Headmaster in non-health paraprofessional duties in the absence of the school nurse.
- Performs other related duties as requested by the school nurse/principal/Headmaster/Assistant Director Health Services.
Education: High school diploma or GED- Forty-eight (48) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate's Degree, or a passing score on one of the two following Formalized Standardized Assessments: ParaPro Assessment (http://www.ets.org/parapro/) or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants (http://www.act.org/workkeys/profcert/index.html).
- Demonstrated experience and ability working with administrators, teachers, and students and parents.
- Demonstrated experience and ability in assisting with team instruction
- Good personal characteristics including self-discipline, maturity, self-confidence, professionalism, dedication, responsiveness to supervision.
- Valid driver's license and access to an automobile.
- Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
- Experience as a teacher, counselor, paraprofessional, or intern or trainee in a program for children and or adolescents.
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Certification as a teacher or license as a social worker.
- BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages:Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.
Terms: BTU, contractual hourly rate
Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Career Site for more information on compensation. Salaries are listed by Union and Grade/Step.
The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.
The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
- Job Categories : Classroom Teacher > Health
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
Employer Description
Academic Excellence for Every Child
As the birthplace of public education in this nation, the Boston Public Schools is committed to transforming the lives of all children through exemplary teaching in a world-class system of innovative, welcoming schools. We partner with the community, families, and students to develop in every learner the knowledge, skill, and character to excel in college, career, and life.
Our responsibility is to ensure every child has great teachers and great school leaders. In the Boston Public Schools we tailor instruction to meet the individual needs of every student. Together, we are:
Strengthening teaching and school leadership
Replicating success and turning around low- performing schools?
Deepening partnerships with parents, students, and the community?
Redesigning district services for effectiveness, efficiency, and equity
By securing new flexibilities and resources, we have intervened in our lowest-performing schools, many of which are showing greater growth than the district average. By partnering with community organizations and expanding grant opportunities, we have expanded science, arts, athletics and doubled summer learning opportunities to end the cycle of summer learning loss.
Federal stimulus dollars allowed us to create Parent University, one of the first in the nation, to deepen the home-school connection. We have increased the number of schools serving students with disabilities with inclusive settings from four to 26 and are moving toward inclusive settings in every school. Investments in teacher training and stronger assessments have enhanced our ability to serve English Language Learners, who in 2013 saw a graduation rate increase of over seven percent.
Today we remain focused on ensuring every school is one that any parent would be happy to choose. Learn more about us...
Equal Opportunity Employer
Boston Public Schools Office of Human Capital is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Job Requirements
- No experience required
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