Job Details
Position Type: Paraprofessionals/ Clerical/Health
Location: Districtwide
District: Dubuque Community Schools
Date Posted: 1/12/2026
Salary: $16.50 hourly, 185 day contract (includes 8 paid holidays) – 7.08 hrs/day
Openings at: AVC
Requires CPR, medication administration & first aid training (can be provided on-job training)
Basic Functions
* Responsible for providing health care services to students under the supervision of the school nurse.
Qualifications
Education
* 1. High school diploma
* 2. Certification in multimedia first aid
* 3. Certification in CPR commensurate with age group
* 4. Completion of a state approved medication administration course
* 5. Possession of a valid Iowa driver license
* 6. Trained in the identification and reporting of child abuse
* 7. Trained in and experience as a non-violent crisis intervener
* 8. Must possess skills necessary to substitute for the secretary/business manager and schoolnurse.
* 9. Proficient in utilizing the food service record management software
* 10. Proficient in utilizing Aesop System
* 11. Proficient in utilizing Powerschool System
Abilities and Knowledge
* 1. Ability to relate positively and effectively with students, staff and parents.
* 2. Ability to recognize sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
* 3. Ability to read and follow directions accurately.
* 4. Ability to maintain health records and files.
* 5. Ability to utilize various computer software programs.
* 6. Knowledge of and ability to identify common health problems.
* 7. Knowledge of appropriate referral patterns.
* 8. Possess excellent office and telephone procedures.
* 9. Ability to be trained in computer word processing/database functions.
* 10. High efficiency and organization.
* 11. Ability to problem solve various health or office situations.
* 12. Ability to deal with emergency situations, special needs students (specifically students with behavior disorders or specialized health needs).
* 13. Successful experience working with a professional team of adults as a collaborator/teamwork facilitator (promotes a sense of “community” and “teams” effectively with others).
* 14. Ability to use computers and related technology effectively.
* 15. Assist in achieving the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive School Plan.
* 16. Ability to be a public relations facilitator.
* 17. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
* 18. Demonstrates strong work ethic, punctuality, creativity and a “sense of humor.”
* 19. Knowledge of and ability to maintain and effectively use answering machine, fax, laminating, and copy machines.
* 20. Demonstrates excellent usage, punctuation, and spelling skills.
Health Paraprofessional Responsibilities
* 1. Provide first aid within limits outlined by the health office policies and in accordance with skills taught in approved first aid and CPR courses.
* 2. Administer medications and records according to the health office policy.
* 3. Contact school nurse in case of major illness or serious injury of a student or school personnel.
* 4. Contact the parents of the ill or injured students in accordance with established health office policy and, if necessary, prepares the student(s) to be transported.
* 5. Communicate with appropriate school personnel regarding disposition of student(s) sent to the health office.
* 6. Record health office visits, students’ symptoms and the disposition.
* 7. Assist in communicable disease prevention by reviewing and communicating immunization needs of students.
* 8. Assist with health screening activities.
* 9. Maintain and file health office records.
* 10. Maintain a clean and neat health room environment.
* 11. Perform other related duties as assigned per Health Services Supervisor, school nurse and/or building principal.
* 12. Demonstrate a commitment to multicultural gender-fair policies and practices.
* 13. Provide transportation on an as needed basis.
Other Requirements
* 1. Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
* 2. Ability to sit, stand, walk.
* 3. Perform other duties as assigned.
* 4. Model to students and peers a commitment to appropriate public behavior toward all students, workplace, colleagues and the public.
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