Health Para

Current paras use the internal bidding process to apply.

All other current district employees (not paras), or external applicants apply online by completing the external application.

Open 3/5/2026 thru 3/11/2026 @ 4pm

Open Until Filled

$17.69/hr Current employees with seniority in the bargaining unit: refer to the Salary Schedule established by the applicable bargaining Unit.

• Complete an internal bid as you normally would, via the district homepage
• Submit Letter of Intent for the position to Gina Ekstrom, District Nurse by 3/11/2026, 4PM.
• Submit Two (2) letters of reference:
  One (1) from a supervisor and one (1) from a colleague to Gina Ekstrom, District Nurse by 3/11/2026, 4PM.

Internal candidates will be interviewed by a panel consisting of at least four (4) individuals including the Principal, Head Nurse, Building Nurse and one Para educator selected by the para union.

All employees working with/for the Special Education students will be required to pass the Medicaid Fraud background check, prior to hire, successfully bidding, and/or transferring to a special education position. This check is run several times a year. If at any time your name appears on the Medicaid Fraud listing, you will be notified and may be removed from your current position.

• Assist students with personal hygiene, nutrition, comfort and safety issues.
• Provide general/emergent care to students as directed by the Registered Nurse and building administration.
• Prepare and administer medication as directed by the student's physician.
• Monitor students for allergic reactions and follow individual health care plans or district procedures; respond to health-related phone calls and parent questions.
• Monitor and check for head lice when required; prepare and monitor health records.
• Maintain daily nursing office visits in Infinite Campus; maintain regular communication with the building nurse; correspond with parents when appropriate.
• Complete staff/student injury forms as needed.
• Perform other services or clerical duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse or school administrator(s); maintain daily medication administration in Infinite Campus.
• Must be willing to attend training courses and complete training to assume the duties and responsibilities of the position yearly.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may include catheterization, tube feeding, use of electronic blood pressure equipment, use of a pulse oximeter, use of a peak flow meter and providing care to students needing medication such as diastat, intranasal versed, glucagon, insulin and epi-pen.

• Must hold the Infant/Child/Adult CPR certificate prior to start date and remain current.
• Must hold a Mandatory Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporter Certificate prior to start date and remain current.
• Must complete Universal Precaution and Exposure Training prior to start date and remain current.
• Must be willing to complete the training and obtain the Medication Administration Certificate and remain current.
• Must be willing to work with a diverse population and treat all with dignity and respect. Recognition of the need for confidentiality with respect to children's and parents' right to privacy.
• Successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.
• Must be willing to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of support (MTSS).
• Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.

• Must be able to lift, pull, push 50 lbs.
• Must be able to physically sit, stoop, bend, reach, and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to see and feel for the purpose of adequate student review.
• Must be able to ambulate stairs.
• HBV:
  Yes / No

• Must possess a valid driver's license and a reliable car.
• Ability to work collaboratively with nurse and staff.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Patient, compassionate, and sensitive to individuals willing to work with a diverse population.