Description

• Maintain a healthy and safe environment for students and staff; provide information to staff, students and parents regarding safety issues, head lice, hand-washing practices, and other health-related matters 
• Prepare reports for school nurse and administration regarding immunizations status and health conditions by school site 
• Distribute health care plans to school site staff, as needed 
• Assist with obtaining appropriate signatures for medication administration and health care plan 
• Work with school nurses and school personnel and outside organizations to exchange information, refer students, report suspected child abuse, coordinate activities and resolve other health-related issues and concerns 
• Contact appropriate parties for health histories as needed for IEPs, 504s, healthcare plan development, and forward to RN for review 
• Train and provide work direction to other staff and students as assigned 

• Assist with mandated vision/hearing screenings, data entry and follow-up regarding failed tests, as well as referrals 
• Perform specialized physical health care services for students including suctioning, blood sugar testing, and medication administration 
• Assure cleanliness and sanitary conditions of medical instruments and offices 
• Assist with immunization follow-ups as needed 

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior  
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.  

1.   Competencies: 

• Knowledge of District policies and State regulations concerning student immunization 
• Knowledge of CA and County health and safety regulations, including HIPAA and other health privacy laws 
• Knowledge of modern medical terminology, equipment and accepted medical assessment techniques 
• Ability to operate specialized medical equipment, machines and instruments 
• Knowledge of accepted methods and principles of personal hygiene 
• Knowledge of basic diagnostic methods for medical conditions and diseases 
• Knowledge of public health agencies and local health care resources 
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field 
• Knowledge of contracted student transportation policies 
• Ability to prioritize and schedule work independently with little direction 
• Ability to read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures 
• Ability to establish files, records, reports and referrals and record sensitive information accurately 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student medical records 
• Bilingual – Spanish English preferred 
• Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation 

1. Minimum educational level: 

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification 
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred  

1. Experience required: 

• 1 - 3 years performing similar duties preferred 

1. Physical requirements: 

• Stand, walk or bend over, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, grasp, push, and pull. Move, lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds to shoulder height 
• Repetitive use of hands (i.e. fine manipulation, simple grasping, and power grasping) 
• Demonstrate normal depth perception 
• Sitting, walking or standing for extended periods of time 
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, operate standard office equipment, and use a telephone 
• See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids 
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone with or without auditory aides 

1. Work authorization requirements:  

• Clear the Department of Justice background screening 
• Authorized to work in the United States 
• Provide health (TB) clearance (most update every four years) 

• Work indoors in a standard office environment, computer lab, and/or classroom environment 
• Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments 
• Exposure to dust, oils, and cleaning chemicals 
• Some exposure to childhood and other diseases in a school environment 
• May be required to work outside of typical work days and office hours to meet operational deadlines 

The hourly pay band for this position is $23.57-$34.34 based on year of experience.