School Health Office

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:

Responds to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner

Sets up student health records and emergency cards

Reviews all student records for any health needs

Orders and maintains school health and first aid supplies

Organizes and helps with all screening programs for vision, hearing, scoliosis, lice checks, and immunizations

Prepares re-screen lists

Records and updates individual student records on screenings, immunizations, etc.

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

Maintains daily log of all students seen in the health office

Completes accident reports clearly and concisely for all accidents

Supervises enrollment of students with regard to proper immunization history

Screens all new students for vision, hearing, and immunization history

Administers first aid as needed

Duplicates and distributes educational and instructional materials on health

Provides hygiene-related demonstrations and services in the classroom as needed

Notifies principal in any and all emergencies

Notifies principal of any situation that might be considered child abuse or neglect

Compiles periodic and year-end reports for state and district

Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all policies, regulations, and rules

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

Ability to communicate information, verbally and in writing, so others understand

Ability to listen and understand information from others

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite software programs and other programs as it relates to the position

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.

Regularly required to see, talk and hear

Regularly required to sit and be mobile

Regularly run, stoop and kneel

Regularly lift, push, and/or move up to 50 pounds

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 may occasionally be required.

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Certifications/Licenses for

ATTENDANT

Valid CPR & First Aid card – must be able to obtain within 30 days of hire

AIDE/EMT/PARAMEDIC

Current Emergency Medical Technician license/certificate (to be maintained) OR

Current Paramedic license (to be maintained) OR

Current CNA, LNA, LPN, LVN license or certificate (to be maintained)

REGISTERED NURSE

Current license (to be maintained)

Pay is based on licensure:

Salary Grade/Family

School Support 6/Classified - Licensed Aide

School Support 8/Classified - Registered Nurse

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.