1.0 FTE School Health Aide

Applitrack; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District is seeking a Health Aide to support student health, safety, and well-being under licensed RN supervision. This full-time position provides direct care, basic medical services, and health record documentation in the school setting.

Responsibilities include administering medications per orders, performing screenings, and collaborating with staff and families to ensure safe, effective health services for students throughout the district.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; two years of college preferred.
• Alaska Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant cert preferred.
• LPN license preferred; CPR/First Aid/AED certification required.
• At least 1 year health care or school health experience.
• Alaska driver’s license or access to a vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic first aid, CPR and AED interventions per protocol.
• Administer medications under RN supervision and record as required.
• Deliver direct care to students per individual health care plans.
• Maintain accurate, confidential health records for student visits.
• Collaborate with RN, staff and families to support student health.
• Conduct state and district mandated screenings and document results.
• Report health issues promptly to the RN and parents/guardians.
• Document accidents or injuries per district policy.
• Attend Health Services meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other health-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Following instructions

Medical terminology

Health care experience

LPN license preferred

First Aid/CPR/AED certified

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college or 48-semester credits

Para Pro Assessment / Paraprofessional Standards Checklist

Alaska nursing assistant certificate preferred

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

• Position Type: Classified Positions/ School Health Aide
• Date Posted: 9/18/2026
• Closing Date: Open until Filled

Position: Health Aide

Position FTE: 1.0

Pay Grade: 10

Starting Wage: $21.96 - $26.76, +$5 premium pay for those who hold a LPN license or higher

Days Per Year: 202

Shift hours: 8 hours per day

Class Summary:

The Health Aide supports the health, safety, and well-being of students by providing direct care and health services under the supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse (RN). This role ensures compliance with state regulations, district policies, and individualized student health care plans, maintaining safe and effective health services within the school environment.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

• Provide basic first aid, CPR, and AED interventions as needed, following established protocols.
• Administer medications and record administration in strict accordance with provider orders, State of Alaska guidelines, district policies, and RN supervision.
• Deliver direct care to students with chronic health conditions according to individual health care plans established by the supervising RN.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential electronic and paper health records for all student interactions, screenings, and medication administration.
• Collaborate with supervising RN, building administrators, staff, and families to support student health, safety, and academic success.
• Perform state- and district-mandated screenings (e.g., vision, hearing) and document results accurately.
• Report unusual health issues, suspected communicable diseases, injuries, or changes in chronic conditions promptly to the supervising RN and parents/guardians, if applicable.
• Document and report accidents or injuries per district risk management policy.
• Participate in Health Services meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.
• Perform other health-related duties as assigned to support the health office.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

Previous education, training, work or life experiences which provide reasonable evidence of successful performance of various tasks listed. Such experience may be evidenced by:

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions, read and interpret guidelines, and document student interactions accurately.

Knowledge of medical terminology and basic health care procedures.

At least one (1) year of health care or school health experience, EMT experience, or other emergency response background. LPN license preferred

Currently possesses, or has possessed, an Alaska certificate as a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant (preferred).

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license preferred

First Aid, CPR, and AED certification

Licensing Requirements

Valid Alaska Driver's License and use of a personal vehicle; may require access to military installations.

Physical Requirements

Light work: Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time. High school diploma or GED AND Two years of college (at least 48-semester hour credits); or Associate's (or higher) degree; or Pass the Para Pro Assessment and the Paraprofessional Standards Checklist.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to list the specifications of being Highly Qualified in their application and to furnish supporting documentation to the District.

Days per yearare subject to change.

Job descriptions are available in the Human Resources Office.

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