Job Information
Boone Community School District Health Associate at Elementary Building in Boone, Iowa
Health Associate at Elementary Building JobID: 606
Position Type:
Support Staff/ Special Education Associate
Date Posted:
7/11/2024
Location:
Boone CSD Central Office
SPECIAL EDUCATION Health Associate
Title: Special Education Health Associate
Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Reports To: Building Principal & Supervising Teacher
Pay Schedule: SpEd Associate
Prepared/Revised Date: 2020
Work Year: 9 months
Benefits:
SUMMARY:
Assist student with specialized health needs to navigate the school building and access classroom instruction. Monitor for signs of fatigue, oxygen saturation, and side effects of medication. May require using apps to communicate with parents and/or other health providers.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent
?CNA preferred
No experience required; experience preferred in: Working with children.
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
Oral and written communication skills and English language skills.
Interpersonal relations skills.
Computer, keyboarding and word processing skills.
Customer service and public relations skills.
Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Organizational skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
Ability to promote and follow building and departmental policies
Apply and follow all school district policies and state of Iowa laws.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:
Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and online resources.
Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below are the essential tasks required for this job.
Job Tasks Descriptions
- Provide support to special education student in the regular and special education classrooms. Supports may include:
Implementing health care plans
Assist student in the cafeteria, at recess or any other time help is required, including getting on and off the bus.
Assist and monitor student while on stairs and between classes
Monitor student for breathing difficulities, oxygen levels, and signs of over-exertion
Ensure proper hydration and monitor intake/output
?Utilize technology app to monitor pacemaker activity
Monitor for signs of cardiac arrest.
These supports are defined in student IEPs and health plans and are provided under the supervision of the school nurse.
Communicate with parents/teachers/nurses/administrators/other emergency health care staff on a regular basis and when emergent or urgent situations arise.
Engage in professional learning surrounding the specific health care needs of the student.
Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Stand
..
X
.
Walk
..
X
.
Sit
..
X
.
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
...
X
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Reach with hands and arms
...
X
Climb or balance
..
X
.
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
...
X
Talk
...
X
Hear
...
X
Taste
X
...
Smell
X
...
WEIGHT AND FORCE DEMANDS
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds
..
X
.
Up to 25 pounds
..
X
.
Up to 50 pounds
.
X
..
Up to 100 pounds
X
...
More than 100 pounds
X
...
MENTAL FUNCTIONS
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Compare
...
X
Analyze
...
X
Communicate
...
X
Copy
..
X
.
Coordinate
X
...
Instruct
..
X
.
Compute
X
...
Synthesize
X
...
Evaluate
...
X
Use Interpersonal Skills
...
X
Compile
...
X
Negotiate
..
X
.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
X
...
Work near moving mechanical parts
X
...
Work in high, precarious places
X
...
Fumes or airborne particles
X
...
Toxic or caustic chemicals
X
...
Outdoor weather conditions
..
X
.
Extreme cold (non-weather)
X
...
Extreme heat (non-weather)
X
...
Risk of electrical shock
X
...
Work with explosives
X
...
Risk of radiation
X
...
Vibration
X
...
VISION DEMANDS
REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
No special vision requirements
.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
X
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
X
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
X
Peripheral vision
X
Depth perception
.
Ability to adjust focus
X
NOISE LEVEL
Level of noise typical in the work environment for this job
Very quiet
.
Quiet
.
Moderate
X
Loud
X
Very loud
.
Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grieveance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes, jjanes@boone.k12.ia.us, at BCSD, 500 7th Stret, Boone, Iowa 50036; (515) 432-0750