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• This job reports to Building Principal and Health Service Coordinator.
• This position is a Full Time (183 Day Agreement, 7.5 hours per day) benefits eligible position.
• The starting pay/range for this position is: $29,105-$39,948. Salary will be commensurate with the Full Time, parallel years of experience. 

• Administers first aid, medication, and specialized medical treatments (e.g., oral suctioning, catheterization, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or injured children.
• Assists with mandated screenings (e.g., vision, dental, hearing and/or back/scoliosis screenings, etc.) for the purpose of referring medical conditions and/or providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or injured children.
• Attends variety of meetings, workshops and seminars, and interdisciplinary teams for the purpose of gathering, conveying, and/or sharing information on student health needs, service delivery, and educational programs; and/or improving skills and knowledge.
• Collaborates and communicates with Registered Nurses, parents, students, health care providers, and/or public agencies for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services, providing information, and complying with legal requirements.
• Conducts age-appropriate programs and/or activities in conjunction with classroom curriculum (e.g., health education, nutritional workshops, etc.) for the purpose of supporting established lesson plans.
• Contacts parents/guardians for the purpose of advising them of changes in student health and/or recommending further medical and/or emotional intervention.
• Maintains student's confidential files and records (e.g., health care plans, agency referrals, accident reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by legal requirements and professional standards.
• Monitors students referred for illness and/or injury for the purpose of attending to their immediate health care concerns and initiating follow-up care.
• Prepares documentation (e.g., student health history, current health status, immunization reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, conveying information, and/or complying with mandated requirements and professional guidelines.
• Provides training and/or orientation on a variety of health-related subjects or policies (e.g., disaster preparedness, health education, medication management, substance abuse, growth and development, food allergies, STDs, etc.) for the purpose of promoting a healthy lifestyle and/or acting as a resource to students, teachers, and other school personnel.
• Refers students requiring additional medical attention for the purpose of providing required follow-up treatment and services.
• Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g., fights, suspected child or substance abuse, contagious diseases, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students' personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Responds to emergency medical situations (e.g., severe falls, prescription reactions, bleeding, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring appropriate immediate medical attention and related follow-up action.
• Supports various duties in the health office and school site (e.g., enrollment, immunization compliance data, health concern reports, student roster, checking AED, cleaning, ordering office supplies, organizing files, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the smooth operation of the school health program.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
 
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and additional duties may be assigned.