School Health Assistant , II - Makaha Elementary

Join the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education as a School Health Assistant I, II at Makaha Elementary.

The School Health Assistant I and II positions are considered full-time at 6½ hours per day. The authorized level of the position is School Health Assistant II. Applications are being accepted down to the School Health Assistant I in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Salary Range:
School Health Assistant I, SR-09: $2,356.02 per month
School Health Assistant II, SR-11: $2,549.00 per month

Examples of Duties:

• Administers emergency first aid care to ill or injured students;
• Takes temperature, permits students to rest in health room as necessary and periodically observes and talks to students to determine symptoms of illness;
• May administer oral and topical medications only in accordance with strict program guidelines;
• Contacts parents or guardians of ill or injured students to inform them of their child's illness or injury;
• May call for ambulance service in emergencies;
• Performs various health-related screening tests on students as directed by the school health nurse;
• Completes appropriate records and refers health records of students which may indicate health problems to school health nurse;
• Makes visual surveys of school buildings and grounds to identify potential hazards;
• May give basic health instruction to students;
• May orient and supervise volunteers to assist in conducting screening tests;
• May render emergency first aid care to school staff and administer CPR as necessary;
• Maintains a clean health room, including adequate supplies and equipment;
• Provides resource information to school staff when requested;
• Liaises between the home, school, and community in collaborating health services/activities;
• Coordinates health-related speakers to aid with class curriculum when requested;
• Disseminates and coordinates information to employees on wellness activities and/or events for staff members;
• Advocates a positive and informative health and wellness program for the school.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Work experience involving working with people, such as observing and participating in or supervising the activities of individuals for medical or therapeutic purposes;
• Basic health knowledge and practices, such as personal hygiene, common sanitary practices, and symptoms of common illnesses;
• Ability to use a personal computer and/or data processing systems.

Substitutions Allowed:

• Successful completion of a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in nursing or related field may be substituted for one year of general experience and two years of specialized experience;
• Successful completion of a community college program or its equivalent in medical assisting, human service, practical nursing, or similar curriculum may be substituted for one year of general experience and one year of specialized experience;
• Satisfactory completion of formal coursework in health and personal hygiene, child care, and home management or other similar courses may be substituted for one year of specialized experience.

Certification Requirement:

• Current certification in first aid;
• Current certification in child and adult cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.

The Hawaii State Department of Education is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability.