Posted: September 13, 2011

Position:
New Orleans College Prep seeks an elementary school health assistant responsible for directly servicing students with health care needs.

Opportunity:
If you are relentless about seeing disadvantaged students achieve at high levels, this is a chance to work at a school that does whatever it takes to ensure college success for all children. Moreover, your work would make a profound and lasting contribution to the revitalization of New Orleans.

Background:
New Orleans College Prep (NOCP) is a public, open enrollment, charter school for underserved children from across Orleans Parish. Currently in its 5th year of operation, NOCP serves a population of 850 students – (250 students in grades 9-10, 300 students in grades 5-8 and 300 students in grades K-4.)

Our mission is to prepare each of our students to enter and excel in a rigorous 4-year college or university. In contrast to low-performing public schools that fail to focus on results, NOCP utilizes an extended school day and year, a disciplined and nurturing school culture, and data-driven instruction to drive dramatic gains in student achievement. New Orleans College Prep will provide all our students with a sound college preparatory education that rivals the academic rigor of the best private and public schools in the city.

Job Expectations:
• Administer first aid
• Maintain all necessary supplies for health maintenance procedures, screenings, and first aid.
• Perform clerical tasks and documentation of services provided
• Administer medication
• Maintain the confidentiality of all student health concerns
• Assist in monitoring of students’ health concerns
• Perform medical/nursing screenings, as directed by the school nurse
• Work on-site from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm

Qualifications:
• Experience administering basic first aid
• Current CPR certification
• Able to communicate ideas clearly in writing and verbally
• Ability to lift, move, and position students
• High school diploma
• Nurse aide training with current certification (preferred)

To apply for this position, please visit www.nolacollegeprep.org and click on “Join our Team.”