Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a School Nurse Paraprofessional through our partnership with Susquenita School District!
PAID CREDENTIALS - Eliminating upfront costs for necessary clearances & TB screening!
SUMMARY:
- The hourly School Nurse Paraprofessional pay rate to work on assignment with Susquenita School District is $17.00/hour.
- 5 days of Paid Time Off (prorated based on hire date).
- The School Nurse Paraprofessional assists the school nurse in providing a safe, supportive, and healthy school environment for students. Under the direction and supervision of the school nurse, the paraprofessional supports students with personal care, hygiene, toileting, mobility, and other health-related needs as assigned. The position promotes student health, safety, dignity, independence, and access to the educational environment while maintaining confidentiality and following district policies, individualized student plans, and applicable health and safety procedures.
OPENINGS FOR '26-'27 SCHOOL YEAR:
- Susquenita Elementary School:
- Monday - Friday (8:30am - 3:00pm)
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the school nurse with routine health office duties and student care as directed.
- Provide assistance with personal hygiene and activities of daily living, including toileting, diapering, changing soiled clothing, and other personal care needs.
- Assist students with bathroom transfers, positioning, clothing management, and personal hygiene, as appropriate to the student's abilities and documented care plan.
- Perform sanitary cleanup following toileting accidents, incontinence episodes, vomiting, or other incidents involving bodily fluids, in accordance with district procedures, infection-control practices, and applicable safety requirements.
- Maintain student privacy, dignity, and respect during all personal care activities.
- Encourage student independence and participation in self-care tasks to the greatest extent appropriate.
- Monitor students for changes in appearance, behavior, or general well-being and promptly report concerns to the school nurse.
- Assist students with mobility, positioning, and safe transitions as directed and in accordance with established procedures.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE:
You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day by helping students build the skills, confidence, and support they need to succeed both academically and personally.
Requirements
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma required - Must pass for "highly qualified" as mandated by NCLB.
- Two years post secondary education, or higher, preferred.
- Prior public-school experience and/or working with school-aged children in a licensed, certified, or registered provider setting - preferred.
CREDENTIALING:
(CCRES paid clearances & TB screening)
- PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
- PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
- PA Department of Education FBI
- TB Screening
- Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcript
Benefits
- Employer paid: Base medical plan for employee, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits
- Employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week are eligible for dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Norton Life Lock identity protection
- CCRES 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan – 3% matching contribution
- Tuition discounts through collegiate partnerships
- Milestone service award
- Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays
- Paid credential renewals
- Paid trainings
ABOUT CCRES:
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work collaboratively with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system.
MISSION STATEMENT:
Connecting schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.
APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!
For a complete listing of available positions with CCRES please click here: https://apply.workable.com/ccres/?lng=en
CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
(Reposted, 10/26/26, AK)
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