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.
INTERNAL BIDDERS: OPEN 06/08/2026 thru 06/12/2026 @ 4pm
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS (if no internal bidders): Open Until Filled
WAGES: $18.09/hr Current employees with seniority in the bargaining unit: refer to the Salary Schedule established by the applicable bargaining Unit.
Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)
NOTE: ALL CURRENT PARA EDUCATORS, TO BE CONSIDERD FOR THIS POSITION THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED PER THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU):
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Complete an internal bid as you normally would, via the district homepage
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Submit Letter of Intent for the position to Gina Ekstrom, District Nurse by 06/12/2026, 4PM.
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Submit Two (2) letters of reference: One (1) from a supervisor and one (1) from a colleague to Gina Ekstrom, District Nurse by 06/12/2026, 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.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Assist students with personal hygiene, nutrition, comfort and safety issues.
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Provide general/Emergent care to students as director or delegated by the Registered Nurse and building administration.
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Prepare and administer medication as directed by the student's physician
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Monitor students for allergic reactions and follow individual health care plans or district procedures Respond to health-related phone calls and parent questions
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Monitor and check for head lice when required Prepare and monitor health records
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Maintain daily nursing office visits in Infinite Campus Maintain regular communication with the building nurse Correspond with parents when appropriate
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Complete staff/student injury forms as needed
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Perform other services or clerical duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse or school administrator(s) Maintain daily Med Administration in Infinite Campus
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Must be willing to attend training courses and complete training to assume the duties and responsibilities of the position yearly.
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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 provide care to students needing medication such as diastat, intranasal versed, glucagon, insulin and epi-pen.
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Must hold the Infant/Child/Adult CPR certificate prior to start date and remain current
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Must hold a Mandatory Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporter Certificate prior to start date and remain current
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Must complete Universal Precaution and Exposure Training prior to start date and remain current
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Must be willing to complete the training and obtain the Medication Administration Certificate and remain current
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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.
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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.
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Must be willing to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of support (MTSS)
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Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.
Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV Yes No)
Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)
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Must possess a valid driver's license and a reliable car
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Ability to work collaboratively with nurse and staff
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Good communication and organizational skills
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Patient, compassionate and sensitive to individual willing to work with diverse population
