Healthcare Paraprofessional – Diabetes Care

Healthcare Paraprofessional – Diabetes Care

Position Title: Healthcare Paraprofessional

Location: Star Elementary

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: School Nurse and Building Administrator

Position Summary

The school district is seeking a caring, dependable, and attentive Healthcare Paraprofessional to provide health support to a student with diabetes throughout the school day. The primary responsibility of this position is to help maintain the student's health, safety, and well-being by monitoring for signs of high or low blood sugar, assisting with diabetes management as authorized and trained, and supporting the student’s participation in academic and school activities.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the school nurse and in accordance with the student's individualized healthcare plan, district policies, and applicable state regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

● Provide supervision and health support for a student with diabetes throughout the school day.

● Monitor the student for signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).

● Assist with blood glucose monitoring and continuous glucose monitor (CGM) readings, as directed and authorized.

● Assist with diabetes-related care, including snacks, meals, hydration, and scheduled activities, in accordance with the student's healthcare plan.

● Follow established protocols for responding to low or high blood sugar and emergencies.

● Administer or assist with insulin and other diabetes-related procedures only as permitted by training, authorization, the student's healthcare plan, and applicable law.

● Communicate promptly with the school nurse, parents or guardians, and appropriate school personnel regarding health concerns and changes in the student's condition.

● Maintain accurate documentation of health observations, glucose readings, care provided, and incidents as required.

● Maintain student confidentiality and follow all applicable health, safety, and privacy requirements.

● Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

● High school diploma or equivalent required..

● Willingness to complete required diabetes-care training before independently performing assigned duties.

● Ability to recognize signs of low and high blood sugar and respond appropriately after training.

● Strong communication, observation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

● Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in urgent situations.

● Ability to follow written healthcare instructions and maintain accurate records.

● Commitment to student safety, dignity, independence, and confidentiality.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest to Amy Smelker at [email protected]

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