Pay is based on licensure:

Salary Grade/Family

School Support 2/Classified - Attendant

School Support 6/Classified – Licensed Aide

School Support 8/Classified – Registered Nurse

Summary/Objective

To administer and deliver health services to each student and create a climate of health and well being on the assigned campus

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

1. Responds to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
2. Sets up student health records and emergency cards
3. Reviews all student records for any health needs
4. Orders and maintains school health and first aid supplies
5. Organizes and helps with all screening programs for vision, hearing, scoliosis, lice checks, and immunizations
6. Prepares re-screen lists
7. Records and updates individual student records on screenings, immunizations, etc.
8. Administers daily prescription and over-the-counter medications to students in accordance with school board policy under the supervision of the school administrator and maintains accurate records of medication given
9. Maintains daily log of all students seen in the health office
10. Completes accident reports clearly and concisely for all accidents
11. Supervises enrollment of students with regard to proper immunization history
12. Screens all new students for vision, hearing, and immunization history
13. Administers first aid as needed
14. Duplicates and distributes educational and instructional materials on health
15. Provides hygiene-related demonstrations and services in the classroom as needed
16. Notifies principal in any and all emergencies
17. Notifies principal of any situation that might be considered child abuse or neglect
18. Compiles periodic and year-end reports for state and district
19. Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all policies, regulations, and rules
20. Performs related duties as assigned in a safe and prudent manner

Other Duties

This job description is not a comprehensive listing of duties, responsibilities, or activities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
2. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
3. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite software programs and other programs as it relates to the position
4. Ability to operate most standard office equipment

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in the school setting. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

1. Regularly sit, stand, walk and talk or hear
2. Regularly run, stoop and kneel
3. Regularly lift, push, and/or move up to 50 pounds
4. Use specific vision including, close vision, distance vision, and depth perception

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

At-Will Notice of Employment does not provide a guarantee of a particular schedule of work or a minimum number of days or hours.

This is a 9-month, 40-hour per week position.  The employee will work ten hours per day Monday through Thursday.  Extended work hours to meet deadlines may occasionally be required.

Required Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Certifications/Licenses for

ATTENDANT

1. Valid CPR card – must be able to obtain within 30 days of hire

AIDE/EMT/PARAMEDIC

1. Current Emergency Medical Technician license/certificate (to be maintained) OR
2. Current Paramedic license (to be maintained) OR
3. Current CNA, LNA, LPN, LVN license or certificate (to be maintained)

REGISTERED NURSE

1. Current license (to be maintained)

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card with an IVP number through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.