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Position range in St. Joseph, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $56k

• $64k Per Year LPN/Paraprofessional
• Pickett
• 2026-2027
  St.

Joseph School District

Occupation:

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Location:

Saint Joseph, MO

• 64503
  

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

04/13/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

St. Joseph School District

Web Site:

www.sjsd.k12.mo.us

Job #: 1652

Job Requirements and Properties

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Full Time Schedule

Full Time

Job Description

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Qualifications:

Required:

Licensure as a Practical Nurse. 1 to 3 years of experience in health care settings, preferably within educational environments. CPR/AED certification (Additional requirements may be designated by position.)

FLSA:

Exempt

Salary Schedule:

Per approved Salary Schedule

Direct Report:

Coordinator of Nursing/Health Services

Terms of Employment:

9 Months

Eligible for emergency telework: with supervisor approval

Purpose:

Manages the health care needs of students in need of round-the-clock, daily care; assists assigned students with educational needs. Serves as a back-up for the Nurse, responding to emergencies and assisting in the Nurse's Office as needed. May provide 1:1 nursing care for students with specialized health needs.

• Essential Job Functions:
• Attend work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
  
• To "telework" when requested by the District.
  
• Monitors and manages students with chronic disease and disabilities, and documents the treatment and service provided in accordance with orders and plan of care.
  
• Provides emergency or crisis nursing care for physically and/or psychologically ill and injured students.
  
• Maintains accurate records of student health information and confidentiality.
  
• Identifies and monitors health issues and reports to the RN or administrative staff as needed.
  
• Provides educational support to students within a classroom.
  
• Respond to emergency situations within the building.
  
• Communicate and collaborate with the building RN, staff and Principal
  
• Adhere to infection control procedures and protocols
  
• Follow physician orders and instruction from the RN.
  
• Ability to perform all nursing functions based on the individual needs of the assigned student, as well as general medical skills utilized in emergency situations.
  
• Familiarity with the use of medical equipment.
  
• The ability to read small print
  
• Basic technical skills, including competency in computer applications.
  
• Excellent communications skills with children and staff.
  
• Moderate noise level; general classroom settings.
  
• Responsible for assisting in toileting and hygiene of children with disabilities.
  
• Talk and listen to students, colleagues, and other individuals on a regular basis.
  
• Sit, stand, and walk to various location throughout the school while staying with assigned students.
  
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
  
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, dress and appropriate professional manner for the work setting.
  
• Attend all professional development and staff meetings.
  
• Maintain strict confidentiality
  
• Adhere to district rules, policies and procedures
  
• Performs other duties as required.

Employee Behavior and Conduct:

District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful. Please watch for email communications from our district. If selected for an interview you may be contacted via email.

EOE