Skip to main content

This job has expired

Instructional Assistant IV: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Employer
Alexandria City Public Schools
Location
Alexandria, Virginia
Closing date
Nov 9, 2023

View more

Industry
Healthcare
Function
Nurse
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Entry Level

Job Details

Job Description

The Instructional Assistant-IV is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who strengthens and facilitates the educational process by assisting with the physical needs of students with disabilities. This support position is responsible for students who demonstrate a need for specialized nursing care and skills that require specialized training such as airway management. The Instructional Assistant-IV attends to the student's physical and personal needs; observes and documents student progress into the Electronic Health Record (EHR); implements plans for instruction under the teacher's supervision as time allows; and provides other duties necessary to support the individual student.

The Instructional Assistant-IV is accountable to the School Nurse for nursing care provided in the school.

Responsible to the Health Services Coordinator and the Chief of Student Services, Alternative Programs and Equity in matters of provision of health services in the individual school and collectively within ACPS administratively.

Responsible to the building principal and Special Education Case Manager in matters of education services and school building administration in the individual school.

Qualifications

Education: Successful completion of An accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) education program.

Certificates & Licenses: Minimum requirement is a license to practice as an LPN with the state of Virginia. CPR, First Aid, and AED certification are required. If the selected candidate does not have CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, they must be able to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Experience: Job-related experience is required.

Essential Functions
  • Assists children with disabilities transportation to and from school, including but not limited to: assisting students on and off the bus or assisting with transportation via cab, if necessary.
  • Assists children with nursing and health care needs (e.g., tube feedings, vital signs, O2 therapy), as delegated by the school nurse.
  • Obtains proper medical equipment and supplies from student's family and notifies school nurse if further supplies are needed.
  • Administers medications, complete medical procedures, and provides needed skilled nursing care under the supervision of the school nurse.
  • Assists students with activities of daily living including but not limited to eating breakfast, lunch, and snacks, clean-up, elimination, clothing, personal hygiene, and wash-up. Monitors special education students (e.g., lunch, playground, during life enrichment activities, etc.) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
  • Confers with teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary care team members regularly to assist in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP/504 objectives.
  • Implements behavioral plans designed by the IEP team or 504 plan for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions to assist in meeting special education students' needs and provide a consistent environment. Page 2 of 2
  • Provides proper documentation of student activities and medical procedures in the Electronic Health Record and the Medicaid reimbursement record.
  • Responds to emergency situations and resolve immediate safety concerns. Adheres to all infection control procedures, including proper handwashing, contact with bodily secretions, and standard precautions.
  • Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the teacher to provide an opportunity for special education students to participate in classroom activities to assist with meeting the objectives of the 504, IEP, IHP, or district benchmarks if time allows.
  • Attends meetings and in-service presentations as required.
  • Assists other medical personnel in the completion of their work activities.

Clearances
  • Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
  • Tuberculosis Skin Test.

Public Health Compliance
  • Proof of COVID vaccination. Exemptions for religious/medical will be reviewed.
  • Must follow safety and health protocols.

WP

Primary Location:
Division-Wide
Salary Range:
$29,715.46 - $36,517.63 / Instructional Assistant IV
Shift Type:
Full-Time

Company

Alexandria City Public Schools is one of the most diverse school systems in the country and we celebrate that diversity. Our students come from more than 80 different countries, speak more than 60 languages, and represent a rainbow of ethnic and cultural groups. They are economically diverse, but all are rich in that the residents of Alexandria are dedicated to ensuring that each and every one of them achieves success.

The children of Alexandria have benefited significantly from the strong support of City Council and the Alexandria community over the years. Tremendous gains have been made in student achievement and ACPS continues to be in the forefront of technology integration.

T.C. Williams High School is on the cutting edge, both inside and out. The award-winning building features numerous environmentally sound features, such as a 450,000-gallon underground cistern that collects and stores rainwater for building use, and a rooftop garden that provides stormwater management. The redesigned educational program at T.C. consists of smaller learning communities designed to increase academic achievement and the level of student engagement. Students feel more connected to caring adults, and teachers have more opportunity to know and support their students.

The City of Alexandria was recently named one of the Top 100 Communities for Young People by America's Promise, partly because of the quality of our schools and programs. A recent City survey indicates that the number of people who made the decision to live in Alexandria based on the quality of the schools has increased since 2004. We have many reasons to celebrate. ACPS is truly an urban success!

Company info
Location
2000 N Beauregard St
Alexandria
VA
22314
US

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert