In partnership with St. Clairsville City Schools, the East Central Ohio ESC is seeking a Healthcare Professional to provide services to a medically fragile child. This position requires the candidate to be licensed as either LPN or RN or have previous experience as a special education aide.
Qualifications:
Active LPN or RN license preferred
Educational Aide Permit (ability to obtain upon hire)
Background free of any criminal violations that would prohibit employment in public schools
Prior experience working with medically fragile or special education children
Must be able to assist students while on school transportation as required
Responsibilities:
May provide one-on-one assistance to students while being transported to/from school via bus
Monitors/assists students with routine medication administration
Works with students with mobility needs and/or assistive or augmentative devices
Follows standard safety procedures, sanitation processes, and personal hygiene rules; helps students with handwashing, hygiene, and snacks when applicable
Offers help when students ask or their behavior suggests they need assistance
Helps student learn appropriate skills based on developmental level
Supports an inclusive educational environment and helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate peer group activities as directed
Assists in maintaining accurate clinical records as required
Participates in conferences, staff meetings, and professional growth opportunities as directed
Skills & Abilities:
Performs work activities with limited supervision
Proactively addresses student behavior; reacts to interruptions and changing classroom conditions effectively
Uses verbal and nonverbal skills to communicate with staff and students
Completes paperwork accurately and verifies information is correct
Exercises self-control when dealing with difficult situations and individuals; must have strong diplomacy skills
Ability to assist students with disabilities (i.e., mobility issues, transferring, positioning, etc.)
May be required to successfully complete training in communicable disease, child abuse & neglect, CPR, first aide, and/or behavioral management
Additional Details:
Start date – October 5th
Part-time position (M-F); Approximately 25-29 hours/week
Interested candidates should submit a resume to Nanette McFadden, HR Director, via email – nanette.mcfadden@ecoesc.org