Position Type: Special Education LPN Paraprofessional/Special Education LPN Paraprofessional
Date Posted: 8/29/2024
Location: East High School
Closing Date: 09/05/2024
Special Education Program Paraprofessional - LPN
East High School
32.5 hours/week | Monday- Friday 8:45am -3:45pm Starting Wage: $24.18/hr, increases with experience + Benefits Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire
every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead
productive, fulfilling lives.
Summary: Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual to complete routine medical procedures and assessments for medically-fragile students. Provides for students' personal care and assists with daily living activities. Assists with instruction and student activities, as appropriate. Assists with the maintenance of a safe and healthy learning environment for students
Minimum Qualifications: - Requires a minimum of a one-year certificate in a licensed practical nursing from a college or technical school
Certification or Licensing Requirements: - Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), First Aid and CPR certification required.
Knowledge Requirements: - General knowledge of assessing injuries and illnesses
- General knowledge of health issues such as immunizations, diabetes, blood-borne pathogens, asthma, seizures, allergies, and so forth
- Knowledge of immunization schedules and laws
- General knowledge of administering such medications as Epi-pens, Insulin pens, nebulizers, and so forth
- Familiarity with database programs for entering health records
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student information
- Ability to be flexible and work independently
Additional Information: In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement - Single Coverage - District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
- Family Coverage - District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually
Dental Plan - Single Coverage - District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
- Family Coverage - District pays 25% of Premium
Life Insurance - District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance
Long Term Disability - District-provided at no cost to employee
Flexible Spending Accounts - Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
Retirement - The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
- Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.
Time Off - Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.
Contact Information: If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at noncerthr@isd709.org or call 218-336-8722.
