FULL TIME/ 10-MONTH

School Health Aide supports   students’ health and well-being during the school day under the direction of   a school nurse or other qualified healthcare professional. 

Key Responsibilities 

· Provide   basic first aid and care for minor injuries and illnesses. 

· Assist   students who have health conditions, disabilities, or special medical needs. 

· Administer   medications according to school policies and authorized instructions. 

· Monitor   students for changes in health or behavior and report concerns to the school   nurse or appropriate staff. 

· Assist   in maintaining accurate health and medical records while protecting student   confidentiality. 

· Assist   with health screenings, immunization records, and other school health   activities. 

· Communicate   appropriately with parents/guardians, teachers, school nurses, and   administrators. 

· Follow   emergency procedures and assist during medical emergencies. 

· Support   a safe and healthy school environment. 

· Other   duties as assigned. 

Qualifications &   Requirements 

· High   school diploma or equivalent 

· Experience   working with children is preferred 

· Previous   experience in a healthcare or school setting is advantageous 

· Current   CPR Certification required 

· Current   First Aid Certification required 

· Valid   Arizona IVPP Fingerprint Clearance Card required 

Knowledge of: 

· Principles   of health and wellness conditions  

· Utilizing   a computer and related software applications and office equipment; 

SKILLS:  

· A commitment to The   Paideia Academy and its values; an understanding of The Paideia Academy’s 

whole-person mission and unwavering   commitment to fulfill it.?? 

· Monitoring   and assisting children with empathy and patience; 

· Proactive critical   thinking and?problem solving?skills.?? 

· Ability to maintain   a positive, friendly working environment.? 

· Ability to maintain   confidentiality in all aspects of the job.?? 

· Ability to manage   multiple tasks and priorities with frequent interruptions.?? 

· Ability to   communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people   including 

those from diverse ethnic and   educational backgrounds.?? 

· A high level of   personal integrity and professionalism.?? 

· Ability to?deal   constructively with conflict and develop consensus?