The 1:1 Care Provider for a medically fragile student will be responsible for supporting the student throughout the school day, ensuring their medical needs are met and that they are able to safely and effectively participate in their educational environment. The care provider will collaborate closely with school staff, nurses, teachers, and other specialists to provide the necessary care and assistance tailored to the student’s unique health and educational requirements.

Required Qualifications:

· High School diploma or GED

· Meets NCLB definition of highly qualified requirements:

· A two-year Associate degree

· 72-quarter or 48-semester college credits, or

· A passing score of 461 on the ETS Para Pro Assessment

· WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (fee paid by the employee)

Desired Qualifications:

· Monitor and attend to the student’s medical needs as outlined in the student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or medical care plan.

· Recognize signs of medical distress and take appropriate action, including notifying school personnel or emergency services if needed.

· Maintain accurate and timely records of care provided, including documenting any medical incidents, treatments, or medication administration.

· Accompany the student to and from classes, ensuring their safety during transitions.

· Facilitate the student’s participation in educational activities by assisting with classroom tasks.

· Work in conjunction with classroom teachers and special education staff to ensure the student is able to engage in lessons and activities to the fullest extent possible.

· Implement accommodations or modifications as outlined in the student’s IEP.

· Communicate regularly with the school nurse, teachers, and other school personnel about the student’s medical and academic progress.

· Adhere to all school policies, state and federal regulations regarding the care of medically fragile students.

· Follow established protocols for infection control, health, and safety in the school environment.

· Ensure confidentiality and privacy of the student’s medical information in accordance with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines.

· Able to provide personal care assistance (toileting, feeding, changing)

· Right response trained

· Follows direction of the certificated teacher

· The safety and health of the students and others are essential functions of this position.

Application Process:

Current employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest and must have an updated resume with an Elma School District #68 Job Application on file with Human Resources Officer Susie Arnold at Susiearnold@eagles.edu by the closing date of December 17, 2024.

To apply, visit www.edjobsnw.org and create an account for those interested in the open position. Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, Three (3) Certificate Letters of Recommendation or Reference Forms, College Transcript or ETS Para Pro Assessment.

The position will remain open until filled

Distribution:

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The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:
504 Section Coordinator, Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu
Title IX Officer, Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmtih@eagles.edu

El Distrito Escolar de Elma es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Se notifica a los estudiantes, familias y otras partes interesadas que el distrito no discrimina por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, edad, origen nacional, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, condición de veterano o militar, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio en cualquier programa o actividad, y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Los designados para atender consultas sobre políticas de no discriminación son:
Coordinadora de la Sección 504, Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu
Oficial del Título IX, Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmtih@eagles.edu