Health Assistant- Independance High School

Health Assistant – Independence High School

Location:

Rio Rancho Public Schools, Independence High School – Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Job : 5561847

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 02, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

This job posting is for Short Term  school year

Student Services Department

190‑day contract

• High school diploma or equivalent
• New Mexico licensure; must hold or be able to obtain a Level 3 K‑12 Educational Assistant License
• Must hold or be able to obtain a NMPED Health Assistant License
• Must hold or be able to obtain a Substitute License

Maintain current AHA CPR/AED, Red Cross First Aid certification.

Completes yearly training provided by RRPS on Asthma, Diabetes, Epi Pen Administration, Medication Administration, Diastat Administration, Vision and Hearing Screening and other health trainings as required by nurse or health services department.

• Assists in non‑professional school health functions and adheres to health room guidelines and RRPS health room policies.
• Maintains school health records, as directed, including immunization records and student health records.
• Administers first aid to students and staff.
• Refers students to school nurse as appropriate.
• Performs routine office and clerical duties.
• Maintains stock of nursing supplies; maintains bulletin boards and other information material for health office.
• Demonstrates respect for confidential information.
• Performs vision, hearing, height and weight screening as assigned by school nurse.
• Maintains professional competence through in‑service education, activities, and/or self‑selected professional growth activities.
• Maintains clean organized health room environment.
• Refers medical, psychological, or social/emotional problems to the school nurse.
• Administers medication as directed by the principal in accordance with the Rio Rancho Public Schools Medication Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

First aid supplies, scales; thermometer; beds; portable stretchers; vision testing equipment; audiometer; wheelchairs.

Work hours will be in accordance with hours determined by the school district and individual schools within parameters of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• One (1) transcript from each credentialing college or university, or, if you have no college credits,
• A copy of your High School Diploma or GED Certificate.

• Lynn Wheeler, Director of Nursing
• District Office - Student Services
• Phone: 505‑962‑1124
• Email: