Health Assistant - Jefferson Elementary School

Health Assistant
- Jefferson Elementary School Mesa USD 4 Health Services
- Mesa, Arizona Open in Google Maps Job Details Job : 5917734
Final date to receive applications: Nov 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 08, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 26, 2026

• Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Full-time (35 hours per week)

Base Hourly:

$19.89

Class/Calendar:

B21, 9.25 months

Benefits:

Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire

Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New Hire

Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

To administer health services to students and staff according to District policies; to provide first aid, medication administration, and emergency care as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts an individualized assessment, prioritizing the needs of the immediate condition according to district emergency guidelines
• Emergency care assessment and delivery of care to all students and staff at their assigned school site(s) according to district policies and procedures
• Demonstrate knowledge of medication dosage, calculations, administration and monitoring for possible side effects per physician orders, parent consent and District guidelines
• Identify and decide medical response and monitor oversight and implementation of medical procedures and emergency care of students with Diabetes, Seizures, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Behavioral Disorder and general mental health issues
• Initiate emergency care and resuscitative measures according to resuscitation protocols
• Frequently perform special health care treatments and procedures as delegated and demonstrated by parent for bladder catheterization, oral and tracheal suctioning, blood glucose monitoring, carbohydrate counting and insulin administration and gastrostomy feedings
• Delivers care with appropriate age and cultural competence to supports and assist students with personal hygiene and activities of daily living (toileting, g-tube feeds, suctioning, dressing)
• Supervise students that are sick or injured
• Submitting the correct district or County required reporting paperwork
• Knowledge about pediatric medical conditions in the school setting for continued advocacy and communication of student needs with the community providers, parents and school personnel
• Perform and assist nurse with student health screenings of vision, height/weight, dental, pediculosis and scoliosis and referral process
• Document findings, physical/psychosocial response for student and staff treatments and parent interactions. Accurately record data regarding patient’s condition and all provided care services
• Prepare and maintain health records; maintain confidentiality
• Evaluate immunization records; verify immunization compliance, utilize State immunization program (ASIIS), advise parents of additional doses needed; track suspension dates
• Model professional, safe, responsible and respectful behavior
• Participate in sharing information with nurse, school team on the health and safety needs of the student
• Understand DCS reporting protocol and communicate with nurse in appropriate situations
• Prepare and distribute instructional materials as directed by the school nurse
• Maintain and order office supplies and equipment
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned,…