What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Health Office position at White Cliffs Middle School?
Position for the 24/25 School Year
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 2/Classified - Attendant
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.
Salary : $15 - $20
