Health Resource Floater Paraprofessional (3 openings)

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated understanding of student needs ability and desire to work with medically challenged population.
• Personal or health-related experience with children with chronic health diseases is preferred.
• Assist student(s) with personal needs including but not limited to hygiene diapering toileting and clothing.
• Ability to maintain composure and communication during stressful situations.
• May need good physical flexibility such as ability to run walk lift and/or respond to other physical needs.
• Willingness to be trained in area(s) of student health related awareness and intervention. Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine administration; asthma and administration of inhalers using spacers and administering nebulizer treatments; diabetes and blood glucose testing urine ketone analysis and insulin administration via injection and insulin pump; seizures and oral intranasal and rectal rescue medications; medication administration; other types of procedures including catheterization gastric tube feedings and tracheostomy suctioning; and other areas of health-related support.
• Willingness to accept assignment at multiple and potentially differing sites and locations depending on individual student needs as determined by the District.
• Ability to work with Epipens blood testing insulin injections ports suctioning seizures feeding tube diastat medication dispensing and other areas of health-related support.
• Willingness to assist with toileting and/or hygiene assistance some physicality required.
• Willingness to be assigned as general help during down-periods in the classroom lunchroom and/or office as designated by the building Principal.
• Documentation and parent contact will be required.
• Characteristics sought include: Child-centered adaptability calm demeanor respect for dignity patience confidentiality and ability to alertly focus during times of potential distraction.
• Good attendance required.

Description:

• 7Hours Per Day - schedule varies based on location needs - Health Resoucre Para (3 open positions).
• Location may change and/or hours may increase or decrease due to student and/or program needs.
• APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE PRE-SCREENED BY OUR DISTRICT NURSE.
• Work year based on student attendance.
• District supports promotion of internal candidates. Paper applications and emails will not be accepted.
• Application deadline for internal UPPA candidates: April 8 2026 @ 4:00 pm. External Applicants: open until filled
• Applicants must complete the online application athttps:// Please scan and upload your cover letter resume transcripts credentials and letters of recommendation to your online application.

NONDISCRIMINATION:It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race colorreligion national origin or ancestry age sex marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against excludedfrom participation in denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educationalagency. Any persons suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Employee Services Department at 11303 Greendale Sterling Heights MI 48312 or 586.797.1130.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority