KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools is part of the growing network of KIPP Public Schools. KIPP Public Schools is a national network of free, open enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to supporting all students to reach their highest aspirations. There are 270 KIPP schools across the nation serving more than 120,000students. Nationally, KIPP students have a 4X higher graduation rate than that of their peers.

KIPP Metro Atlanta currently operates eleven KIPP schools including four primary schools, five middle schools, one K-8 school, and one high school, as well as the KIPP Forward program which supports students through college, career, and beyond. 

KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools seeks an experienced Clinic Aide who will be responsible for providing health services support to a single school. Reporting to the Director of Health and Safety, the Clinic Aide will serve the health needs of our students and staff, provide health-related tasks, including first aid and medication administration as needed, maintain student health records, and help ensure that the school complies with any state or district health-related requirements. 

As a KIPP Metro Atlanta Clinic Aide, your core responsibilities include:

Student Health Administration

• Provides basic first aid and care for minor injuries and illness and chronic health conditions according to a detailed protocol established by the supervisor designated by the school principal or the healthcare provider order signed by the child’s parents;
• Takes vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration rate, pulse ox, and blood pressure);
• Communicates findings to the registered nurse for direction;
• Contacts parents of students who need to be picked up from school according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the supervisor;
• Contacts EMS according to established school health services protocols or as directed by the supervisor;
• Maintains records (sorting, filing, reviewing for completeness);
• Assists with screening programs;
• Sends routine notices to parents; 
• Orders and maintain health office supplies
• Serve as a Trained Diabetes Personnel after receiving appropriate training
• Coordinates COVID-19 response for the school
• Other duties as delegated by the supervisor in accordance with the Georgia Nurse Practice Act (Board of Registered Nurses)

Compliance

• Helps ensure school compliance with federal, state, and local school district guidelines and requirements
• Ensures timeliness, accuracy, and thoroughness of medical documentation including monitoring of immunizations

Telehealth

• Provides pediatric TeleHealth consultation triage with the use of technology (i.e., mobile devices, peripheral devices, and telephone). Obtains vital signs and chief complaint for supervisor consultation.
• Provides guidance and support during the TeleHealth encounter to ensure a positive patient experience.
• Responsible for equipment functioning. Notifies RN supervisor of any equipment malfunctions.

• Previous experience in health care - certified by the state as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), or Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) is preferred
• Formal first aid training through the Red Cross or a similar program, or may have gone through a campus or district specific orientation and training related to school health such as medication administration, or specific health conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, and epilepsy.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up and follow-through
• Excellent organizational skills, time management skills and ability to prioritize
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, demanding work environment
• Excellent customer service; strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional work ethic; very reliable and responsible  
• Flexible, willing to learn and take on new responsibilities  
• Professional, friendly, and adaptable personality; strong ability to provide high quality services to a wide variety of students (e.g. age, gender, ethnicity, socio-economic)
• Committed to the mission of preparing educationally underserved children for excellent high schools and colleges

Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary that depends on prior experience, as well as a benefits package.

Organizational Overview: 

KIPP Metro Atlanta is part of the nation-wide KIPP non-profit network of 255 college-preparatory, public charter schools educating more than 100,000 early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students. KIPP Metro Atlanta currently operates eleven KIPP schools including four primary schools, five middle schools, one K-6 school, and one high school, as well as the KIPP Through College Program which supports students on their journey “to and through” college.  

The regional support team provides financial and operational support and oversight to KIPP Metro Atlanta schools, develops instructional initiatives designed to strengthen the schools’ academic programs, and implements each school’s high school placement and alumni services through the KIPP Through College Program.

Statement of Non-Discrimination:

KIPP Metro Atlanta is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school.  KIPP Metro Atlanta does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.