Provide individualized nursing and academic assistance to students in grades K-5 within low incidence programs (Multiple Disabilities, Life Skills, and Autistic Support). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, tube feeding and general classroom support, ensuring students have full access to their education as dictated by their IEP. Nurse/ Instructional Support Assistants are integral to creating an inclusive and conducive learning environment for students in the classroom. Qualificati... more details
Nurse/Instructional Support Assistant
JobID: 5153
Position Type: Nurses/Healthroom Nurse
Date Posted: 6/17/2024
Location: Downingtown, PA
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Date Available: August 2024
Closing Date: Open
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Position: Nurse/Instructional Support Assistant Location: Downingtown, PA Pay Rate: $28.24 per hour Schedule: 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week Monday - Friday; 8:20 AM - 3:50 PM; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendar Benefit Eligible: Yes Effective Date: August 26, 2024
Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you! Downingtown Area School District is excited to announce an opening for a certified Nurse/Instructional Support Assistant (LPN or RN) for the 2024-2025 school year.
At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment. If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team - please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society.
At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:
Communicate openly to build relationships and trust
Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed
Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth
Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment
Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning
Strive to be kind and reflective
Focus on the solution and put people first
Lead by example!
Job Summary: Provide individualized nursing and academic assistance to students in grades K-5 within low incidence programs (Multiple Disabilities, Life Skills, and Autistic Support). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, tube feeding and general classroom support, ensuring students have full access to their education as dictated by their IEP. Nurse/Instructional Support Assistants are integral to creating an inclusive and conducive learning environment for students in the classroom.
Qualifications:To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.
LPN or RN, current state license
Attains and maintains current CPR/First Aid certification
Experience working with special needs children preferred, but not required
Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal recordcheck requirements
Click here for more information about required clearances
Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Nursing duties and responsibilities could include the following:
Administering tube feedings or feeding assistance
Implementing seizure protocol and treatments
Providing tracheostomy care, suctioning
Providing catherization, when indicated
Assisting with transferring students in/out of equipment
Changing diapers and assisting with toileting routines
Providing first aid and emergency care for accidental injuries and illnesses
Administering medications/procedures, as prescribed by a doctor
Implementing physician orders and nursing care plans, as prescribed
Completing electronic medical charting
Supporting with health screenings
Instructional support assistance duties and responsibilities could include:
Supporting behavior management plans
Providing reinforcement and replacement instruction in the classroom
Assisting with progress monitoring and with data collection
Performing other duties as assigned
Summary of Benefits: Select Health Benefits a la carte - Only pay for what you need
Medical Coverage through IBX - PPO plans only
No Primary Care Physician necessary
No referrals required
IBC has extensive local and national networks
Prescription Coverage through CVS/Caremark
Dental Coverage - Delta Dental Active PPO
Allows use of in-network and out-of-network providers
Vision Coverage - Vision Benefits of America (VBA)
Eligibility - No Waiting Period All employees may enroll in the district’s health benefit plans effective with their date of hire into the benefit eligible position.
Eligible Dependents A legally married spouse as defined by PA law and children up to age 26 may enroll in the District’s health benefit plans.
New Hires or Newly Eligible You have 31 days from the date that you are benefit eligible to make your elections. If you do not make elections during this time, you will only be enrolled into any benefit that is provided by the District at no cost to you.
Flexible Spending Accounts Benefit eligible employees have the opportunity to elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Account. DASD offers both a Healthcare Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account. This benefit allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for out of pocket eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Support for the Whole You
Fitness Program
Receive $150 back when you complete 120 workouts at an approved fitness facility within 365 days. www.ibx.com/reimbursements
Nutritional Counseling
Up to 6 free visits per calendar year with a registered dietitian.
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate is a free, confidential program that offers EAP+ Work/Life benefits to help you address difficulties in your life by providing short term assistance with personal, family, and work issues. In addition, it simplifies the navigation of the health care system by helping you find the right doctors, resolving billing and insurance claim issues, explaining benefit coverages, helping your parents or in-laws with the complexities of Medicare, and much more!
Telemedicine
The telemedicine benefit through SwiftMD is offered to ALL DASD employees at no cost to you. The telemedicine benefit allows for consultations with US board-certified doctors over the phone or online, from your home, office, or on the road. These physicians can diagnose, recommend treatment, and submit prescriptions to your pharmacy of choice.
Retirement - Member of State Pension System (PSERS) As a PSERS member, you'll join with over a half million fellow public school employees who are also members. You'll contribute to your own personal PSERS retirement account and have a safe and secure benefit payment(s) from one of the largest public retirement plans in the nation.
Student Loan Forgiveness All DASD employees are eligible to apply for loan forgiveness through the federal government’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Find out more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
Life Benefit Pays 1 x your basic annual salary up to maximum of $60,000
Income Protection Benefit Pays 60% of your basic monthly pay, up to $1,500 per month
Paid Time Off
10 sick days annually
3 personal days annually for full-time employees; 2 annually for part-time
Tuition Reimbursement Pro-rated 75% of tuition if grade of ‘B’ or better is attained; limit 12 credits per year.
Salary Increases 3.3% per year
Retiree Benefits
Personal Days Payout
Sick Days Payout
Work-Life Balance As this position follows the student calendar and student day bell schedule, it is ideal for those who might have students in the district or would benefit from a fixed schedule (no nights, weekends, or overtime required). This position has all the same holidays as students, with summers off.
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