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JOB TITLE:                            Licensed Practical Nurse/Teacher Aide

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:     Graduate of an approved School of Practical Nursing.  Current license to practice in Pennsylvania.  High School diploma or GED equivalent.

REPORTS TO:                       Operationally to the classroom teacher and administratively to the Supervisor of Special Education for the program assigned.

General Performance Responsibilities: 

1. Assume responsibility for the care and safety of assigned students. 

2. Recognize symptoms or changing conditions of students and report. 

3. Assist in the development and implementation of an appropriate individual educational program for each student. 

4. Perform all medical procedures for the health and safety of each student as related to the student’s individual education program (IEP). 

5. Assist with all self-help skills (bath rooming procedures, feeding, dressing, etc.) as related to the student’s particular needs. 

6. Support the implementation of the student’s academic program under the direction of the classroom teacher, and the student’s health program under the direction of health service personnel. 

7. Effectively participate on educational teams. 

8. Assist in the care and safety of each student in developing an appropriate method of transporting the student to and from the classroom and home. 

9. Under the coordination of the teacher, communicate with the parent information relative to the health and safety of the student.

Other Major Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Assist with the fine and gross motor development of the students. 

2. Understand and comply with local district policies concerning health services and all policies relative to the dispensing of medication. 

3. Maintain proper records, reports and required forms on each student. 

This job description in no way states or implies that the duties listed are the complete listing for this position.  The Supervisor of Special Education has the prerogative to assign other job related responsibilities.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:  This is practical nursing work in the care of students who are medically fragile and require the services of an LPN in the educational setting.  Work entails a variety of educational and practical nursing duties.  Job duties are performed in accordance with established rules and regulations and specific instructions from teachers, nurses and/or physicians.  Prior work experience with students who are disabled and/or medically fragile is a plus.  Additionally this position requires the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with staff and supervisors.

Physical Requirements:  Strength and ability to lift and/or assist in lifting students and their assistive devices, (approximately 75 pounds).  Overall good physical stamina to effectively meet job responsibilities.