Job DescriptionLPNTeachers Asst. One-to-One The Gengras Center
This position supports the Gengras Center by providing health services medical treatment and skilled nursing care as prescribed for students with special health care needs. Working under the direct supervision of the professional staff this position supports the Gengras Center by providing instructional assistance within the classroom to individuals and small and large groups providing clerical and organizational assistance for classroom teachers andor the school nurse and by providing general supervision and management of the students. This position will assist the school nurse in carrying out selected activities related to assigned students andor the school health program. The nurse will assist classroom staff and parents with student health care issues and will provide training and instruction on related health topics. Maintaining pertinent health records IEPs and mandated individual health care forms according to state requirements is also necessary. This position must also coordinate health services and implement health policies and procedures with the Centers nurse and administration.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to
Assist school nurse in carrying out selected clinically-based activities related to students and student health care programs.
Prepare and maintain health room and therapy areas.
Assist the school nurse with health screenings health assessment procedures and individual health care plans.
Perform routine clerical duties in the health office required such as recording standardized information on cumulative health records assisting with telephone communications inventory and requisition of supplies assisting in data collection and filing and typing.
Provide routine nursing care of students as directed.
Administer medication.
Perform and assist the nurse with first-aid procedures as directed.
Assist the school nurse with acute medical emergencies as directed.
Monitor and care for students Taking vital signs and monitoring body temperature administering J and G tube feedings toileting support child hygiene transferring students etc..
Demonstrate an awareness of the Centers medical policiesprocedures.
Support the instructional processprogram and classroom teacher.
Assist professionals with building and maintaining effective instructional teams.
Attend transdisciplinary team meetings and actively participating in the process.
Assist professionals with maintaining learner-centered supportive environments.
Assist professionals with planning and organizing learning experiences.
Assist with the developmentpreparation of learning materialsinstructional resources and the environment.
Assist with direct instruction and learner needs progress and achievements.
Perform clerical duties in the classroom such as record keeping data entry assisting with parent communication phone email communication books inventoryrequisition of supplies and materials and typing or filing.
Demonstrate effective utilization of behavior management procedures in supervision of assigned students.
Supervise students for school related activities as assigned including participating in community outingsworksites and extracurricular activities.
Support The Gengras Center as a school and as a program
Provide substitute coverage within the scope of practices outlined above in the absence of the RN.
Participate in all in-service and program development workshops and continue to grow professionally.
Participate actively on school committees.
Demonstrate knowledge of the Centers policiesprocedures.
Perform other duties assigned by the Director Assistant Director teachers or related services staff as indicated within the Gengras Centers development plan or as required by the students Individualized Education Plan and Individualized Health Care Plans.
Requirements
Licensed Practical Nurse Degree.
Previous experience in working with children preferred.
Demonstrate skills in flexibility confidentiality and sound decision making.
Availability to work during the summer program as needed.
Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.