.25 FTE Health Assistant - Willits High School presso Willits Unified

The Willits Unified School District serves 1500+ students in grades TK–12 from the City of Willits and surrounding areas. Committed to the small campus environment our district is composed of four traditional schools: Brookside Elementary (TK-2), Blosser Lane Elementary (3-5), Baechtel Grove Middle School (6-8), and Willits High School (9-12). In addition to our traditional schools our alternative programs offer students a variety of choices within our district’s governance: Sherwood Elementary (K-5) and Sanhedrin Alternative High School (9-12). We are located in scenic Mendocino County, in the small town of Willits, CA. Willits is about three hours north of San Francisco on the 101, and is the ideal central location from which to enjoy the exceptional beauty of Mendocino County. To the north are the majestic redwoods and the Eel River, to the south award-winning wineries, and to the west is the rugged Mendocino Coast. Willits – the “Gateway to the Redwoods” and the “Heart of Mendocino County”!

Under the supervision of the school nurse and direction of a site principal, the Health Assistant provides health support services to students at school sites by providing a variety of specialized health care procedures. Clinical supervision is provided by the credentialed public school nurse.

APPLICATION PROCESS To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following: An online application; A signed and dated cover letter stating specific competencies for the position; A resume with clearly described education and employment background, including dates of employment at each organization. Links Related to this Job

• Knowledge of standard health problems associated with school-age children. • Knowledge of basic office practices and recordkeeping. • Knowledge of available community health resources. REQUIREMENTS: • High school diploma or equivalent and two year of experience working with school-age children or in a health field. • Possession of CPR certificate and Red Cross Basic First Aid certificate. • Valid CA Drivers License • TB Clearance

$20.62 - $33.59 per hour as per Range 2 of the Classified Salary Schedule.

BENEFITS Employees are provided with an insurance plan, which includes health, vision, and dental insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents, at a shared cost. Participation in this plan is mandatory for employees working 35-plus hours a week. Employee will be a member of the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) to which both the employee and WUSD contribute. Employees may elect to be a member of the California School Employees Association Union. SPECIAL NOTES Potential applicants are advised that meeting the stated job requirements does not assure an invitation to interview. This position may be temporarily filled by a substitute or in-house employee who may also be a candidate. All candidates are welcome to make inquiries at any time. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER