Dedicated Student Health Technician

Friendship Public Charter School operates a thriving network of college preparatory public charter schools. Headquartered in Washington, DC. Friendship serves over 4,800 students in preschool to grade 12 and guides a growing network of alumni to college completion annually.  Our mission is to prepare students to become ethical, literate, well-rounded and self-sufficient citizens by providing a world-class education that motivates students to reach high academic standards, to enjoy learning, to achieve success, and to contribute actively to their communities. For 25 years, with the support and guidance of our exceptional faculty, our students have risen to the challenge with high graduation rates, college acceptances and unparalleled success academically and socially.

The Dedicated Student Health Technician supports students with special health needs throughout the school day by making the curriculum and daily activities accessible for the student, as well as monitoring and screening the general health of a student. The Dedicated Student Health Technician will be trained in accordance with the student's medical plan to best support the student throughout the school day.

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Responsibilities

• Provides health care and support according to established guidelines; notifies parents/guardians and school staff as necessary.
• Administers first aid, according to established guidelines, to students who are either injured or sick, within a variety of locations within the school and school grounds.
• Documents health room visits daily ensuring documentation is clear and accurate.
• Compiles and submits health room statistics and reports using computer data entry and information systems.
• Responds to health emergencies by calling 911, as appropriate, and ensures care protocols are followed.
• Attends required trainings.
• Arranges and conducts health screening (insulin and calorie monitoring).
• Collaborates with certified health staff, including the school nurse and authorized medication providers, to ensure students receive required medical requirements.
• Maintains daily student health data (such as caloric intake) and enters data into school-based data systems.
• Supports teachers in ensuring safe environments and instructional opportunities that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Under teacher direction, provide individualized behavioral and academic supports to improve a child's achievement of individual academic and behavioral goals in support of that child’s 504/IEP goals.
• Support the implementation of behavioral and academic strategies outlined in a child’s 504/IEP.
• Assist young children with personal hygiene, toileting, meals, and other daily activities when applicable.
• Support the classroom teacher in monitoring student progress.
• Maintain confidentiality and treat all information about children and their families in strict confidence.
• De-escalate student behaviors using a variety of strategies. Implement supports and consequences specified in the student’s Behavior Intervention Plan.
• Establish positive relationships with colleagues, students, families, and the community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.
• Demonstrate flexibility at all times. Dedicated Student Health Technicians are attached to the student’s 504/IEP, and it should be expected that responsibilities will change as students’ needs change, including being reassigned to another child which may be at another campus.
• Participate in 504/IEP reviews.
• Attend SSST meetings with the student support team and teachers.
• Fulfill the standards of professionalism, including appropriate dress, attendance, and timeliness.
• Be able to document student health reports

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Development Certificate (GED) (Required).
• Currently enrolled in a Nursing School, Medical Assistant program, or equivalent educational program (Required).
• Certified in CPR and First Aid AED Adult and Child (Required).
• Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to assist reading, writing, and mathematics instruction. Must be energetic, reliable, flexible, and integrity-driven.
• Strong communication skills to ensure effective, positive interactions with the teaching team, staff, parents, and children.
• AOM Certified (Required).
• CFSA Training Certificate (Required).
• Epi-Pen Training Certificate (Required).
• Epilepsy (Seizure) Training Certificate (Required).
• Light Walking and Bending (Required)

FPCS’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws.  This policy applies to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.  Employment decisions at FPCS are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual’s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability.