Paraeducator- Health Room Assistant

Mount Vernon School District 320 Mount Baker Middle School
- Mount Vernon, Washington Open in Google Maps

Mount Vernon School District 320 Mount Baker Middle School
- Mount Vernon, Washington Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Mount Vernon School District 320

Job : 5892149

Final date to receive applications: Aug 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Selection for interview is based on evaluation of complete application file. Employment offer is based on employee evaluations, discipline history and attendance records, training and experience, references, and interview results. Hourly rate placement contingent upon verification of related WA public school experience.

This position is included in the classified staff non-supervisory bargaining unit. Union shop requirements and the Collective Bargaining Agreement apply to this position.

Employment contingent upon completion and verification of form information and background check with fee to be paid by applicant.

Pay for contracted classified employees is distributed once/month on the last business day of the month. Pay for employees who work less than full year is spread through August. Questions concerning pay processes may be directed to the Personnel Office.

Eligibility for SEBB medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, and LTD if anticipated to reach 630 hours in the school year. Eligibility for retirement based on 3.50 hrs/day or more for 5 or more consecutive months. Optional tax-sheltered annuities:
Omni 403(b) and Deferred Compensation Plan. Personal leave, vacation leave (260-day employees only), and sick leave prorated based on FTE.

Classified Personnel

Job Description:

Para educator – Health Room Assistant
Responsible to:
Building Principal and School Nurse
Executive Director/Student Support Services
Work Year: 180 Days
General:
Will work under the direction and in cooperation with a certificated staff member. The Health Room assistant will provide continuous health room management during the school day. .

Minimum Qualification:

• Must possess High School diploma or equivalent
• CPR/First Aid certification and Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens Inservice within the first 30 days of employment
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google applications
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Previous successful experience of working with school age children.
• Sensitivity towards children; ability to promote a child’s self concept.
• Must be able to function in a calm, efficient, courteous manner under stress and to exercise careful judgment, confidentiality and tact in the performance of duties.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and oral instructions and be able to work independently.
• Must be able to use electronic systems daily for documentation and communication.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform standard first aid.
• Document care of injured and ill students in the electronic medical record. Consult with Certificated School Nurse as needed regarding specific situations/questions.
• Contact parents for students too ill to remain in school.
• Administer medications and treatments under the direction and supervision of the District Certificated School Nurse. Document medication/treatment administration in the electronic medical record.
• Perform activities of daily living (hygiene, feeding, safe transferring) as needed for specific students, under the direction of the district Certificated School Nurse.
• Perform clerical duties as needed (data entry, filing, document scanning, copying, faxing)
• Prepare medical supplies for field trips.
• Assist the district certificated school nurse with immunization surveillance, health screenings and health-related mailings.
• Regard all student health information and situations as confidential; refer staff and students to the Certificated School Nurse as needed for follow-up.
• Attend scheduled health staff meetings and trainings, within contracted hours.
• Perform such other duties as, from time to time, may be required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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