Health Assistant - Mapleton Public Schools : Job Details

Position Type: Support Staff/Health Paraprofessional Date Posted: 8/4/2025 Location: Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts (MESA) Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. (303) ###-####, or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204. CLASSIFIED VACANCY Position is for the 2025-2026 school year. POSITION: Health Assistant LOCATION: Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts (MESA) PAY RANGE: C10-4 Range, $20.94 - $30.83 per hour CALENDAR: 184 Days, 8 hours per day FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: School Director/Principal SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW: Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts is a 9-12 Expeditionary Learning (EL) school, recognized for its emphasis on the digital and visual arts. From animation to advertising, photography to pottery, the visual arts are woven into the delivery of all content standards. MESA students demonstrate achievement every day in the following areas: mastery of knowledge and skill, character, and high-quality work. Students also have the opportunity to participate in the Digital Media and Communications Pathway. This pathway will prepare students for computer careers. Community partnerships help students experience and explore the value of and opportunities within a mastery and passion for the visual arts. Students graduate from MESA with a portfolio of work to support them in their post-secondary adventure. To learn more about the school culture, please visit MESA. WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS: In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page. SUMMARY: Assist Health Office with assisting students, parent communication, and/or managing student behavior and/or needs in the following specialties: Health Care Management. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

May assist in supporting parents by interpreting at school functions and/or by providing student progress information.

May assist with student health care, including one or more of the following: administering first aid to ill or injured children; caring for bathroom needs; dispensing medication; assisting with medical needs; executing health care directives related to tube feeding, monitoring diabetes, and other situations; conducting health screenings; maintaining health records, logs, reports, and evaluations; and ordering and stocking medical supplies.

May assist in the office answering phones, filing documents, assisting parents and teachers.

Perform other duties as assigned.

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 TRAINING: High school diploma or equivalent. May require training in computers or bilingual education, languages, and/or cultures. EXPERIENCE: 0-2 years' experience working with children in a school setting. May require experience in health care; working with children with various learning and physical disabilities; or working on/with networks, network management, and/or integrated learning and application. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT: May require one or more of the following skills: basic English, grammar, spelling, writing, word processing, keyboarding, basic microcomputer skills, communication, and/or foreign language. May require operating knowledge of audiometer, vision screeners, charts, scales, blood pressure cuffs, and stethoscope, or word processing, database, and spreadsheet computer software, MS-DOS and Windows operating systems, and networks. Operating knowledge of general office equipment preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: CPR and First Aid certifications may be required. SUPERVISORY/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. JUDGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING: Work is assigned by supervising Teacher, Principal, Assistant Principal, Computer Coordinator, and/or Program Director. Requires independent judgment to manage students and assist in their education, make quick decisions, treat students equitably and fairly, evaluate students' abilities and progress, direct class/students in the absence of the teacher, provide a positive role model for the students, care for ill or injured students, and/or ensure computer equipment is functioning properly. Also requires ability to follow directions and follow school and District guidelines, policies, and procedures. Decision making is guided by District, school, and state policies, procedures, and behavioral standards; Infectious Disease Handbook; District Technology Plans; and/or Building Instructional Plans. Decision making is made in collaboration with the supervising Teacher, staff, Principal, Assistant Principal, parents, counselors, administrators, and/or supervisor. Errors in decision making could impact students' safety, health, education, and/or progress. Supervisor is always involved in decision making. DIVERSITY OF DUTIES: Duties may require cross training in one or more of the following: office equipment, basic health care, student management, special education, bilingual skills, computer technology, and/or basic instructional skills. Duties and actions impact individuals within the immediate work unit or assigned building. The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently required to talk or hear; stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and/or stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds without assistance, and push/pull 200 pounds while assisting students in wheelchairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to bodily fluids. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. MENTAL FUNCTIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, use interpersonal skills, instruct, and analyze. May be frequently required to compare, copy, coordinate, compute, evaluate, and compile. EVALUATION: Performance for this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on the District Classified Performance Evaluation System. METHOD OF APPLICATION:

• External applicants must complete a career application online through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.

• Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.

SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS