Health Technician

Health Technician

District 70's Mission: To educate each student to achieve his or her full academic potential. We see D70 as a place where all children and adults are valued, similarities and differences are addressed, individuals are respected, and all children are treated as our most valuable resource and best hope for the future. We see a safe and trusting environment where children and adults are actively engaged in lifelong learning. We see a partnership with our schools and communities that flexibly responds to the educational needs of all learners in an ever-changing world.

Pueblo County School District 70 is located in beautiful Pueblo, Colorado, where the Fountain and Arkansas Rivers converge and the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains. Established in 1950 through the consolidation of 35 smaller districts, District 70 is one of Colorado's largest geographical school districts. With a commitment to excellence, we educate a diverse student body of more than 10,000 from Pueblo County and surrounding areas. Join us on a journey of academic excellence and community spirit.

Job Summary

The Health Technician (HT) works with the School Registered Nurse to provide first aid, give medications, and assist with medical procedures for students. This role involves keeping student health records up-to-date and creating health-related reports. This is an itinerant position, so the HT provides care at various locations, including schools, on student transportation, or at other off-site locations as needed. The HT reports to the Department of Student Services and building administrators, and also receives direction from District Nurses.

Job Description

Please review the full job description link found at the bottom of this posting for qualifications and details.

Qualifications

Required: High School Diploma or GED First Aid and CPR card required, or the ability to obtain such certificates. Preferred: Certified Nurse Assistant License (CNA) Associate's Degree (AA) One year successful experience working with children. Condition of Employment: Applicants must be willing to participate in District No. 70 Payroll Direct Deposit Program. All hires will complete a background check. Procedure for Application: A Certified Application must be submitted on-line at Incomplete applications or those not fully submitted will not be forwarded for review. Benefits: Based on employment status, District 70 offers a variety of benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Annual leave, vacation, and holiday pay Employee Assistance Program Cafeteria Plan (Section 125) PERA Retirement Access to additional benefits through optional payroll deduction A full list of benefits is located on our website under the District Information Tab in the Human Resources Department.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Pueblo County School District 70 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is prohibited accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The following person(s) have been identified as the compliance officer for the district: Robert DiPietro, Superintendent Name of title of employee designated as District Compliance Coordinator 24951 US Highway 50 East, Pueblo, CO 81006 Address View phone number on click.appcast.io Telephone number View email address on click.appcast.io Email DECLARACIN DE NO DISCRIMINACIN El Distrito Escolar 70 del Condado de Pueblo no discrimina ilegalmente por motivos de raza, credo, color, sexo, orientacin sexual, identidad/expresin de gnero, estado civil, origen nacional, religin, origen nacional, edad, discapacidad, necesidad de servicios de educacin especial, informacin gentica, estado de embarazo o parto, u otro estado protegido por la ley en la admisin o acceso, tratamiento o empleo en sus programas o actividades educativas. Adems, la falta de habilidades en el idioma ingls no es una barrera para la admisin o participacin en actividades. Las consultas sobre ADA, Seccin 504, Ttulo VI y Ttulo IX pueden dirigirse al Superintendente de Escuelas, 301 28th Lane, Pueblo, Colorado 81001. View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions under ADA. Inquiries about accommodations may be addressed to the Department of Personnel Services, 24951 Highway 50 East, Pueblo, Colorado, 81006 or View email address on click.appcast.io.