Health and Vision Screening Team (Hourly) - Health Services

Health and Vision Screening Team (Hourly) - Health Services

Salary

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Location

Central Administration Building (CAB) 601 S 8th St., WA

Job Type

Hourly

Job Number

26-27-05423

Department

Support Services

Division

Student Services

Opening Date

08/18/2026

Closing Date

9/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Expected Start Date: September 15, 2026

Salary Level: Health Screening Parent - $16.32 per hour, Health Screening School- Nurse - $24.19 per hour

Benefits Eligible: No

Additional Information: This is an hourly position.

Examples Of Duties

Essential Job Functions

The screening team runs October through December, with one training day on September 15th 4-6 p.m. Individuals sign up for desired shifts and work with the district screening team coordinator to schedule. A set schedule is preferred and Health and Vision Screening team hourly staff can work up to 5 days a week.

The times vary based on the school served. Elementary is 8:30-3:30; Middle School 7:45-2:45. Both with a half hour break for lunch. Health and Screening hourly staff will only serve one building a day. On late start Wednesdays, they will start 1 hour later.

Parent Helper- is a non-licensed person who works under the supervisor of the School Nurse and supports in the health screening process for vision and hearing.

The School Nurse- is a licensed RN who works in partnership with the building School Nurse to facilitate screening. They are the lead on the days they serve. The lead is required to facilitate equipment transfer/ check out from Health Services to their assigned building.

Both roles support vision and hearing screening. Reliable transportation is required and all equipment and training is provided for the screening support.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Coordinator, Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator:

Tiffany Davis-Brantley

253-571-1252, civilrights@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Section 504 Coordinator: Laura Tuman

253-571-1086, 504Coordinator@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Tacoma Public Schools

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1357

Tacoma, WA 98401-1357

www.tacomaschools.org

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ALL1: Do you certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that your responses to the disclosure questions that you answer as part of your Candidate profile are true and correct as of the date of the application to this job requisition?

• Yes
• No

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ALL2: Do you certify that you meet each of the minimum qualifications for this specific position as outlined in the job description?

• Yes
• No

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ALL3: Do you certify that you are able and/or willing to perform each of the essential job functions of this position as outlined in the job description?

• Yes
• No

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S-HAN3: Do you certify that you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Tacoma Public Schools (WA)

Address PO Box 1357

Tacoma, Washington, 98401

Phone 253-571-1250

Website http://www.tacomaschools.org/