At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide specialized nursing support and promote student well-being in a classroom setting.
- Company: Join a supportive educational environment focused on student health and safety.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, work with passionate educators, and contribute to student success.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your nursing skills.
- Qualifications: Licensed Practical Nurse certification and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Position Type: Support Staff
Date Posted: 5/1/2025
Location: District 117
Closing Date: until filled
Function
Perform specialized support services as a Licensed Practical Nurse. The position assists in carrying out assigned nursing tasks, activities, promotes student safety and well-being, and reinforces classroom programs.
Knowledge and Skills
- Follow through on assigned health student management plans and classroom assignments and maintain effective working relationships with teachers and educational assistants.
- Conduct specialized assessments, recognize urgent health problems and refer to Registered Nurse.
- Listen and make sound emergency or crisis decisions, and effectively work with students in high stress environments.
- Good basic problem solving with effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Understand and execute oral and written instructions, policies and procedures.
Essential Job Duties
- Implement nursing care according to established priority of needs and according to standards of nursing practice.
- Confer with teacher and other colleagues to plan day-to-day routines, programs, and special projects to integrate educational assistance duties with specialized care or outreach programs.
- Integrate specialized services with other duties and when appropriate, guide individual or small groups in educational and social activities; assist with class work and assignments, and help monitor student activities in the classroom and other locations.
- Give input into Student Health Management Plan. Assist teachers in reviewing student work and programs.
- Perform instructional support tasks such as documentation of nursing records, or preparing health records, assessing children's health or keeping educational data.
- Coordinate student and program activities with other educational and State agencies, and perform administrative record keeping functions.
- Use personal safety techniques to avoid exposure and injury to self, students, and other staff.
1:1 LPN Paraprofessional employer: Jacksonville School District ; 117
Jacksonville School District 117 is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the well-being and professional growth of its staff. With a supportive work culture that fosters collaboration among educators and health professionals, employees benefit from ongoing training opportunities and a commitment to student safety and health. Working in Jacksonville offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a fulfilling career in education and health support.
Contact Details:
Jacksonville School District ; 117 Recruitment Team
