JOB TITLE:                                  Health Aide

LOCATION:                                 Pupil Personnel Services

BASIS OF EMPLOYMENT:      10 month, Full-time, benefit eligible position

RATE OF PAY:                            CSEA Agreement, Salary Grade E, $17.47/hour

QUALIFICATIONS:                   High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; College level coursework in health-related sciences desirable; Experience working with young children; Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills; Demonstrate good oral and written communications; Ability to successfully complete required training coursework; Current First Aid and CPR certifications are preferred.

NATURE OF DUTIES:                Provides direct services for students who have specific needs that may be described in IEPs and/or 504 Accommodation Plan; Duties may include escorting child in and out of building at start and end of school day; Assisting child at recess, lunch and during fire drills or other emergencies; Assisting with diapering.

                                                            Provides care to students for minor illnesses and injuries in accordance with stated guidelines under the supervision of the School Nurse; Maintains and updates cumulative student health records, including school/private physicals, immunizations, illnesses, injuries, and medications; Assists in routine school physicals, height/weight, hearing and visions screening tests; Administers daily medication to students in accordance with written parent and/or physician instructions and school policy and procedures under specific supervision and monitoring of School Nurse.

Diverse and Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.