ID 6856 - Temporary Educational Assistant - Medical Needs - 6.5 hours/day for 183 days (Prorated) at Lake Oswego School District in Lake Oswego, OR

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Temporary Educational Assistant - Medical Needs 6.5 hours/day for 183 days (Prorated) $19.81 - $27.22/hour (depending on experience) Westridge Elementary School JOB SUMMARY This position provides a wide range of health-related services to students generally in a 1:1 setting. Tasks include individual assessments, development and implementation of health plans, and dispensing medication. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties of this position include the following tasks. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned at any time. Confers with teachers, supervisor and other colleagues to plan day-to-day routines, programs, and special projects, student-specific delegated healthcare, and special projects for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing 504, behavior plan and IEP objectives. Assists students with physical education and other recreational activities. Assists teachers and specialists in the testing and assessment of student skills. Records and maintains accurate test and developmental data on student performance. Provides student safety, self-care, health care, medical protocols, hygiene care, and mobility assistance services which may include lifting, feeding, and toileting/diapering. Implements prescribed physical therapy/medical assistance and support duties as directed and delegated by a health care professional. Attend District workshops and staff development classes to remain current on behavioral, medical and data collection procedures. Performs evidence based nursing care, including: assessments, implementation of health plans, provision of direct and indirect student care, and making referrals for ill and injured students. Provides nursing care per criteria in the Nurse Practice Act. Maintains required and necessary nursing documentation and data collection. Demonstrates skill in effective and appropriate verbal and written communications for a wide variety of recipients and in a wide variety of settings. Demonstrates ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions, in one-on-one and small group settings, and to students, staff and parents. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all district policies and procedures. Consistent, daily and punctual attendance. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Non-essential duties of this position include the following tasks. Employees in this position perform some or all of these tasks. Other duties may be assigned at any time. Operates and troubleshoots various office equipment including telephones and photocopy machines. Attends in-service trainings, staff meetings and other meetings as assigned. Provides staff development activities for staff during in-service meetings. Communicates information about district, school and/or departmental policies and procedures to students, staff, parents and patrons. Reports issues to the principal and the appropriate authorities including safety, sanitary and fire hazards, vandalism, thefts and errant wildlife. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Consistently follows all applicable federal and state laws and all district policies, rules and supervisor directions. Observes ergonomics of sedentary office work including placement of computers and monitors, and sitting alignment. Observes proper lifting techniques and other strategies to avoid accidents and personal injury while performing job duties. Performs other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/