Health Assistant
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Position Type:
Health Services/ Health education assistant - Date Posted: 10/27/2026
- Date Available:
as soon as possible
POSITION AVAILABLE
Class 3 health services education assistant Northport Elementary School Seven hours per day, which includes 6.5 hours of paid work time and 30 minutes of unpaid lunch time $24.75 per hour plus full time benefits, based on the education assistant contract
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assist the LSN/LPN to implement professional school nursing roles.
- Administer medication to students as delegated by the LSN and in accordance with district policies and procedures.
- Assist with school health office functions and their planning and preparation (e.g. vision/hearing screening) as directed by the LSN.
- Willingness to lift, carry and physically manage as necessary.
- Clerical tasks such as record keeping, computer input and filing.
- Able to attend work regularly and report to work in a timely manner.
- Will be trained to: perform selected emergency procedures and student specific nursing tasks (changing students, supporting center based classrooms with personal hygiene needs, tube feed students)
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Current first aid certification.
- Current CPR certification.
- Computer and other clerical skills.
- Ability to work well with students, staff and parents.
- Able to attend work regularly and report to work in a timely manner.
- Must meet highly qualified definition by having completed a minimum of two years of college or have received a passing score on the Para Pro or Para educator assessment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description.
Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.
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