Health Assistant Paraprofessional, Temporary

Temporary Health Assistant Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional assignment start planned for 10/1/2026, until 2/5/2027, may be extended. Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a premier school district located a few miles south of downtown Denver. With approximately 13,000 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool through Grade 12 at ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternative programs, a central preschool, and two charter schools. We welcome your interest to join our family and support our 100 Percent Goal: graduating 100 percent of LPS students prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities. With a history of close community ties and consistent support from our residents, LPS is not just a place to work but a destination for exceptional educators to establish career long roots, develop professionally, and make meaningful contributions for our students. You belong here!

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for providing appropriate and timely care to sick and/or injured students; creating, updating, and managing immunization records and related student records; contacting parents as needed; administering and documenting medications provided to students; maintaining clinic inventory; monitor and support implementation of Health Care Action Plans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Create immunization records in the District's student information database and update and follow-up with non-compliant students.
• Provide appropriate and timely care to sick and/or injured students.
• Monitor and support implementation of Health Care Action Plans.
• Document on the clinic register all students who visit and leave the clinic.
• Contact parents/emergency contacts as needed to arrange for student pick-up if necessary.
• Administer and document medications to students.
• Input data into the District's student information database regarding students who leave the school sick.
• Compile and update medications consent forms and send to area nurse.
• Maintain adequate supplies in clinic; order supplies as needed.
• Count controlled medications.
• Produce mailing to parents of students not in compliance with immunizations.
• Coordinate and schedule immunization clinics.
• Verify that each student in school has emergency card and media release card.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent. No experience required; experience in CPR/First Aid and working with students preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS : (district provided after hire) CPR/First Aid/AED certifications required. Medication and universal precautions training/certifications required.

SALARY: Grade 4 starting salary $19.41 26/27 Classified Calendar

BENEFIT INFORMATION: Littleton Public Schools offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) retirement savings plans; and various leave and professional development programs. Additionally as a public employer, LPS participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit our website.