Medical Assistant Specialist

Medical Assistant Specialist

LEARN, Southeastern Connecticut's Regional Educational Service Center, invites candidates to apply for Medical Assistant Specialist openings at our Ocean Avenue LEARNing Academy in New London, Connecticut.

General Scope of Responsibilities: To provide appropriate school-based services and assist with the physical needs of students enrolled in the LEARN Special Education Programs.

Relationship within the Organization: This person is directly responsible to the Special Education Teacher and the LEARN Nursing Supervisor and works closely with the LEARN nurses, BCBA/BCABA, Coordinator and SSS administration.

Responsibilities:

• Assist students with disabilities in participating in activities of daily living such as dressing, eating, hygiene, managing bathroom needs and other health responsibilities.
• Review, understand and implement assigned duties pertaining to the individualized healthcare plans.
• Operate medical equipment such as Hoyer lifts, standing frames, and wheelchairs.
• Assist students on/off the bus daily.
• Implement all strategies utilized in the overall curriculum plan, as based on the IEP, related to inclusion as appropriate, individual work in a school setting, including collecting and monitoring data, interpreting the data in conjunction with LEARN staff, and modifying the program as needed for each child.
• Prepare instructional setting and materials for student programs.
• Supervise and assist students in all settings specified on their educational plan.
• Establish as fully as possible a supportive relationship with the student(s) while maintaining the role as an authority figure.
• Pass competencies and utilize approved de-escalation and restraint procedures.
• Lift up to 50 lbs when necessary. Including for purposes of transferring students to change position and personal care needs.
• Utilize Program Change procedures including communication with teacher and BCBA regarding special information about individual students (as needed).
• Implement behavior change programs as written in all areas of student need including educational and behavioral programs.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students/staff.
• Be punctual and consistent in meeting daily time schedules throughout the school year.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with other staff members/families.
• Participate in professional development activities and demonstrate competencies related to training.
• Attend team and staff meetings as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as appropriately assigned by the Student Support Services Administration.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

Must have earned an associate degree or higher OR achieve a passing score on the ETS ParaPathways Assessment. First aide/CPR training required. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) certificate or equivalent training preferred. Experience working with children and/or children with autism or emotional/behavioral challenges and their families preferred.

Qualified applicants should apply online at (application can be found under the Student Support Services category).

LEARN Regional Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer.