Health Assistant

Health Assistant JobID: 5684 Position Type: Support Staff/Health AssistantDate Posted: 9/9/2026Location: Sahuarita High SchoolDate Available: ASAP Additional Information: Show/HideTITLE: HEALTH ASSISTANT CONTRACT TERMS: 10-month SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Support Staff Salary Schedule - Group C $15.25 GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide health related assistance to students; to assist in creating a climate of health and well-being; to ensure that there is a caring and understanding environment for students ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. OFFICE INTERACTIONAssists with the preparation of a physical environment that meets the needs of students; Assists with data entry of student health records/reasons for absence/special reports; Performs typing and filing as required; Assists with telephone coverage; Assists with attendance activities, including verification of and reasons for absence; Maintains health supply inventory; Assists with completion of state and county reports; Assists with immunization records and deficiency notifications; Maintains emergency release records; Assists parents with information regarding outside agency information and referral; Participates with the Youth Service Team and assists with Wellness Center activities; Performs other related tasks as assigned. B. STUDENT INTERACTION Administers basic first aide to students; Performs visual, auditory, and special education screenings; Supervises students as assigned; Assists with health education activities; Transports children as required; Administers medication under supervising Registered Nurse; Will be trained to administer Insulin, Glucagon and EpiPen injections, as needed; Performs other related tasks as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS A. REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCEPost high school education or training; One year of related work experience; CPR and First Aide certification required immediately upon employment; Ability to communicate and work well with staff and students; Data entry experience desirable; Experience in medical field preferred. B. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS None specified C. COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITYWillingness to function as an integral member of a successful team; Dedication to providing the highest level of service; Willingness to abide by established policies and procedures. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS A. TIME MANAGEMENT: Must plan work activities two to twelve weeks in advance; B. STRESS MANAGEMENT: Stress levels are variable throughout the year; C. PUBLIC CONTACT: Interacts primarily with students; D. LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY: Must use initiative and sound judgment in performing responsibilities; is responsible for confidential records and information EVALUATION PROCEDURE: In accordance with provisions specified in Governing Board policy; SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Registered Nurse and Principal; SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: Sahuarita Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex or disability in admission or access to , or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online. To view similar jobs and for more information on our District, please go to: www.susd30.us