Elementary School- 1:1 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description : The LPN will work with students with unique medical needs that require a higher level of medical knowledge.

They will perform medical procedures not normally provided by the regular teacher assistant in order to maintain students in the least restrictive environment.

They will also act as active members of the educational team in providing services to students. The LPN / Health Aide will work under the supervision of the Certified School Nurse and Building Nurse assigned to the student’s program.

Qualifications :

• Registered Nurse or LPN licensure in the State of Illinois
• Current First Aid and CPR / AED Certification
• At least 21 years of age
• ISBE Paraprofessional License (See attached for assistance as this is an easy process)
• Experience in working with special needs students

Employment Expectations : It is the vision or aim of Community Consolidated School District 89 that all of our students learn to the best of their abilities, have strong feelings of self-worth, and enjoy attending school each day.

All district 89 employees are expected to maintain high standards in their school relationships, to demonstrate integrity and honesty, to be considerate and cooperative, and to maintain professional relationships with students, parents, staff members and others.

Responsibilities : The Health Aide’s primary responsibility is to the individual student’s health and safety needs. After these needs are met, the Health Aide will follow the duties outlined for the general Teacher Assistant.

1. Along with the Certified School Nurse and Building Nurse, the Health Aide will develop the classroom health plans and provide classroom staff in-service regarding health plans.

2. Perform medical procedures that are necessary for students who require medical assessment (i.e. blood glucose monitoring, catheterizations, gastrostomy tube care, and tracheostomy care.)

3. Monitor and assist students in daily routines and help students follow individual daily schedules.

4. Document procedures and health status of student on daily log.

5. Communicate changes in health status of student to Certified School Nurse / Building Nurse and Teacher.

6. Handle medical emergencies appropriately and classroom problems quickly and efficiently.

7. Provide instruction to students individually and / or in small groups following the Teacher’s lesson plans and with Teacher direction.

8. Accompany, assist and monitor students as needed in all other areas of school program outside of classroom (i.e. mainstream classes, community, vocational, transportation to and from home as appropriate, etc.)

9. Implement established classroom and individual behavior management plans.

10. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality and personal flexibility in all areas.

11. Participate in / attend building and district meetings, as required.

Application Procedure : Applications are considered complete when all required materials are submitted including the following : 1) an on-line application for this position, 2) a letter of interest in this position, 3) a copy of your most recent resume.

CCSD 89 uses an online application that is available at www.ccsd89.org. All required documents should be electronically attached to your application.

Due to limited resources, applicants should not call the district office at this time.

Come join our staff where we offer a full benefit package including but not limited to : Board paid dental insurance for the employee, 90% Board paid BCBS health benefits for the employee, generous paid

sick time and more.