Centralia-Paraeducator-Health Room (Centralia MS) 24-25

Health Room Assistant

Reports to: Principal Location: Centralia Middle School

Bargaining Unit: Part-Time Teamsters FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The health room assistant primary purpose is to serve the health needs of students by documenting and maintaining student health information and providing appropriate, minor care and/or referrals for illnesses, injuries, and medically fragile students.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates' Degree or 72 quarter college credits or have passed the ETS
• Ability to obtain a Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness (for self and others), listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset, and be customer-service oriented
• Ability to support the District's vision, mission, and goals including the belief that all students can succeed
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude
• Successful experience operating standard office equipment including the use of computer office applications (Word processing/Accounting) minimum
• Ability to maintain timely and professional lines of communication with students, families, staff, and building administration
• Ability to create organizational systems and to flexibly respond to changing student needs, meet deadlines, and multi-task when necessary
• Ability to function in a calm, efficient, courteous manner under stress and exercise careful judgment, confidentiality, and tact in the performance of duties
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, work effectively under pressure, and maintain professional relationships with students, co-workers, and administration
• Knowledge of basic first aid and basic symptoms of communicable and other childhood related diseases.
• Ability to work independently
• First Aid and CPR trained or be willing to be trained
• Ability to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to speak Spanish
• Positive experience working with adolescents
• Experience working in a K-12 school setting

Essential Functions for this Position:

• Communicates clearly, accurately, concisely, and professionally
• Administers first aid, medication, and specialized treatment under the direction of the district nurse
• Assists the district nurse for the purpose of providing various health screenings and training
• Compiles data for reports (monthly referrals, immunization records, medication logs, inventories, supply orders, etc.)
• Communicates with parents regarding various health related issues (medication, illness, transportation arrangements, readmission procedures, etc.)
• Refers students requiring further medical attention for the purpose of providing information to the district nurse
• Answers and directs phone calls and front door when needed
• Actively supports and reinforces school/district policies and procedures
• Acts in an ethical and confidential manner in all aspects of employment
• Attends trainings as directed or appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Salary:

$18.47-$24.82 hourly, Depending on experience and qualifications

$.50 per hour additional for employees with an Associate of Arts degree or higher

$.50 per hour additional for employees who fluently speak, write, and read Spanish

Work schedule:

Temporary - 4.0 hours per day (7:50 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.) / 192 days of work (including 11

holidays)

Benefits:

Sick leave and personal leave; health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance; State retirement; other fringe benefits as allowed under the Part-Time Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Procedures:

Anyone interested in this position should apply through www.edjobsnw.org AND submit a letter of interest to Lara Gregorich-Bennett, Principal of Centralia Middle School at lgregorich-bennett@centralia.wednet.edu . Current employees of Centralia School District need only to send a letter of interest to Lara Gregorich-Bennett.

Working Condition and Physical Effort Requirements

Seldom or Never

Monthly

Weekly

Daily

Hourly
Lift/push/pull/carry objects up to 10 lbs.

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Lift/push/pull/carry objects 11-20 lbs.

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Lift/push/pull/carry objects 21+ lbs.

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Standing up to one hour at a time

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Standing up to two hours at a time

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Standing for more than two hours at a time
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Stooping and bending

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Ability to reach and grasp objects

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Manual dexterity or fine motor skills

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Ability to communicate orally

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Ability to hear

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Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy

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Using a computer and computer software

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Using various technology tools

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Working in a normal office environment with few physical discomforts

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Working in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variations, or other conditions

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Working in an area that is very uncomfortable due to extreme temperatures, noise levels, or other conditions
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Working with equipment or performing procedures where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises, or muscle pulls
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Operating automobile, vehicle or van
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