Substitute - Health Assistant
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Douglas County School District
Scranton, PA, US
Summary
The Health Assistant is responsible for administering student medication, managing chronic health conditions, and providing first aid care. They also maintain accurate health records and ensure compliance with state immunization requirements.
Job Description
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Job Posting Title:
Substitute - Health Assistant
Job Description:
Responsible for administering student medication, management of student’s chronic health conditions, first aid care of students and maintaining student records. Deals with information of a highly confidential nature. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele. Essential Physical Requirements: • Occasional lifting five (5) to fifty (50) pounds • Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and sitting
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Adding a Sub Health Assistant - L Bennett
Responsibilities:
--- Perform delegated procedures in accordance with the student’s health care plan and training by the school nurse consultant; such as: supervision and/or assistance with the daily management of a student’s diabetes, asthma, and severe allergies.
--- Provide first aid for students per District guidelines, including caring forehead injuries, fractures, and lacerations.
--- Administer prescribed scheduled and non-scheduled medications to students in accordance with physician orders and District policy. Prepare medication for students attending field trips.
--- Maintain appropriate documentation for all health room procedures, including: medications, delegated procedures, and first aid in accordance with District guidelines
--- Documents health related services in Designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program.
--- Ensure enrolling students meet the Colorado State immunization requirements prior to entering school. Notify parents and school nurse consultant of incomplete immunization and/or noncompliance. Complete the annual immunization state report.
--- Notify school nurse consultant of reportable communicable diseases.
--- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Certifications:
First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association
Education:
High School or Equivalent (Required)
Skills:
Position Type:
Substitutes
Primary Location:
Northeast Intermediate
One Year Only (Yes or No):
No
Scheduled Hours Per Week:
0
FTE:
0.00
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:
0 Work Days
- (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)
Minimum Hire Rate:
$17.80 USD Hourly
Maximum Hire Rate:
$17.80 USD Hourly
Full Salary Range:
$17.80 USD - $17.80 USD Hourly
- All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
Benefits:
This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.
Time Off Plans:
This position is eligible for paid sick time.
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
November 28, 2026
Douglas County is home to excellence in education and fantastic teachers who prepare Douglas County students to be successful. Our motto, "Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow," has never been more true than today. We are redefining the way we teach our students to ensure they have the skills they need to not only participate in the global economy – but to lead it.
The Douglas County School District is the third-largest school district in Colorado, serving more than 63,000 students across 90 schools. The school district offers a wide variety of pathways to learning, including neighborhood schools, charter, magnet, online schools, alternative education campuses, and home education options.
Interested in learning more about our District? Go to www.dcsdk12.org
Job opportunities are available at www.dcsdk12.org/careers
Founded
1958
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Castle Rock, CO