Job Details

Job Summary

On- Call, Day-to-day

Job Description / Essential Elements:

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of clerical duties involved in the maintenance of health records, referrals and reports at a school site; to administer routine first aid and assist in screening ill or injured students in accordance with State laws and District regulations; and to assist with health testing programs and other health-related services as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from an Assistant Principal and functional and technical supervision from the District Nurse

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES--Important responsibilities and
duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Maintain student health, immunization and emergency medical records; ensure that required records are on file for every student.

Record accident and injury information from students and staff; record all health data in a timely manner. Administer medications prescribed for students in accordance with Education Code requirements

Screen students referred to the Health Office; administer first aid; observe sick students; determine if additional or emergency care is required; communicate need for emergency or additional care to Principal or District Nurse; offer assurance to students until care is available

Notify parents or parents' designees of student's injuries and/or communicate with parents to give or receive student health information.

Perform techniques necessary to provide specialized physical health care services for individuals with exceptional needs.

Order and maintain Health Office supplies and equipment; maintain Health Office in a clean and orderly condition.

Prepare and distribute required reports; maintain daily logs for reimbursement, perform other clerical duties as necessary

Coordinate, schedule and assist with school clinics, vision and hearing testing and approved programs by outside agencies

Arrange for transportation for ill or injured students; may transport students when required

Request homework assignments for students; assist home study teacher in coordinating assignments for students on extended absences

Process athletic clearance forms; verify information provided by physician; ensure all forms relating to insurance and emergency information completed and assigned for all students

Assist school office personnel with clerical duties as assigned.

Perform related duties, responsibilities, and training as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

First aid principles and techniques, including CPR

Modern office practices, procedures and equipment including telephone techniques and etiquette

Principles and procedures of record keeping

English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation

Ability to:

Learn and apply applicable sections of the State Education Code and pertinent health and safety regulations, i.e. child abuse reporting procedures

Learn to perform techniques necessary to provide specialized physical health care services including procedures for catheterizations, ileostomies, colostomies, gastrostomies, asthma, diabetes, etc

Administer first aid to ill or injured students

Establish and maintain files, records, reports and referrals

Understand and follow oral and written instructions

Maintain records and prepare reports

Perform clerical duties utilizing modern office equipment

Type at a speed necessary for successful job performance

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in course of work

Adhere to strict rules of confidentiality regarding health records and other student information

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES--Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education

One year of general clerical experience

High school diploma or equivalent

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid CPR and First Aide Certificate

Possession of valid California Driver's License

Requirements / Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Driver's License Copy
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

The Shasta Union High School District (SUHSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. The hiring process and employment shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, actual or potential, family or marital status or the exclusion of any person because of pregnancy or related conditions, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Section 504 Reasonable Accommodation: Director of Special Education
2200 Eureka Way, Suite B, Redding, CA 96001, (530) ###-####

Title IX Coordinator: Associate Superintendent of Instructional Services
2200 Eureka Way, Suite B, Redding, CA 96001, (530) ###-####