Bethel School District is seeking qualified applicants for a 6.5 Hour per day Health Assistant for Meadow View School.

Bethel Schools are committed to creating safe, caring, mutually respectful environments where all students are honored and valued for their diverse cultural backgrounds, strengths and abilities in every instructional practice and school activity to support academic achievement and student success.

Our Mission

To create relevant, responsive, and joyful learning communities where all students thrive.

We Believe

• We believe that every Bethel student can find joy, connection, and purpose at school when given the opportunity to learn, grow, and engage.

• We believe each student arrives in our schools with a unique and diverse range of strengths, skills, and perspectives that we must honor and uplift.

• We believe that we are accountable for implementing equitable systems that are relevant, responsive, and adaptable to the needs of our students.

• We believe our schools will be places where students, families, and staff are welcomed and valued as members of our Bethel team.

Nature of Work

A Health Assistant provides individual student and school support work for Bethel School District. The primary purposes of the position are to provide basic first aid, follow direction and instruction from district registered nurse. and manage student health records. The position requires considerable contact with students, teachers, administrators, and parents. Tasks assigned require specific training regarding health issues and medication administration. Other tasks require oral or written instructions on what is to be accomplished.

Examples of Work

These duties are illustrative only. Other duties may be assigned.

• Compiles, establishes, updates, locates, communicates about and maintains student health records.
• Gathers and documents immunization records per state law and manages the annual report of immunization compliance to the state under nurse direction. Applies established state and district health policies, procedures and instructions.
• Assists school district nurse and school staff to provide first aid and basic health care to students.
• Performs delegated tasks per school nurse.
• Administers medication to students per district policy under the direction of the school district nurse.
• Assists the nurse with health screenings; organizes and conducts health screenings under direction of the nurse; communicates, follows up and records results of health screenings.
• Attends health team meetings and training.

Selection Factors

• Ability to work harmoniously with students, parents, staff, nurses and administrators and to respect confidentiality.
• Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of students and health services program.
• Ability to work calmly in stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use telephone skills, communicating in a pleasant voice and relaying messages accurately.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, symbols and first aid procedures.
• Knowledge of office management principles and practices specific to health record management.
• Knowledge and skills in the use of office equipment, including computer skills.
• Knowledge of student database program medical module.
• Ability to maintain an appropriate and legal level of confidentiality regarding students, staff, and other individuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, administrators, parents, and co-workers.
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and prompt attendance.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Previous training and experience in office/clerical work, preferably in a health services environment. Possession of, or plan to obtain, a valid first aid/CPR certificate. Possession of a valid Oregon driver’s license.

To apply, please follow the link to TalentEd Recruit and Hire.

Bilingual candidates and candidates experienced in working with bilingual students and families will receive preferential consideration.

If you are an in-district employee and wish to be considered for this position, please indicate your interest in writing to Remie Calalang, Assistant Superintendent, by 4:00 p.m., on February 2, 2024.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

Bethel School District 52 complies with provisions of the various civil rights laws, such as the Fair Employment Practices Act, Title IX regulations, and Section 504 of PL93.112 in employment and educational programs and activities.

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4640 Barger Drive, Eugene, OR 97402 l Phone: (541) 689-3280 l Fax: (541) 689-0719 l www.bethel.k12.or.us