2026-2027 Health Aide Posting - Townsend Harris

Teachnyc; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Townsend Harris High School in New York City seeks a Health Aide to support the school health program. Under supervision, you will facilitate health services in the medical room, administer first aid, and maintain health, immunization and TB records for students, staff and families.

You will review immunization statuses, prepare exclusion letters when needed, assist with health screenings, link families to primary care, schedule health fairs, and support referrals and follow-up with families.

Formación

• Excellent record of attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrated ability to work with supervisors and other school-based staff.
• Demonstrated history of good human relations.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently carry out assignments.
• Knowledge of CSE procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Facilitates school health services in the medical room.
• Administers first aid and maintains health records.
• Reviews immunization status and transcribes forms.
• Prepares warning/exclusion letters for incomplete immunizations.
• Reviews health records for physical examinations and screenings.
• Schedules health fairs and health-related workshops.
• Assists with health referrals and follow-up with families.
• Maintains inventory of medical room supplies.

Conocimientos

Attendance & punctuality

Interpersonal skills

CSE procedures

Descripción del empleo

2026-2027 Health Aide Posting - Townsend Harris

• Posted Date: Aug 12, 2026

General Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the school principal or his/her designee, the School Health Aide facilitates the provision of school health services to students, their families and staff in the medical room of a New York City Board of Education.May administer first aid; maintain health, immunization and TB records:

Assists in the review of student’s health records for immunization status and transcribes information on the immunization on the immunization history forms

Prepares "Warning and Exclusion" letters to parents/guardians when student’s immunizations are incomplete

Assists in the review of student’s health records for physical examinations, Lead and Tuberculin screening

Prepares "Warning and Exclusion" letters to parents/guardians when Tuberculin screening is not complete

Assists students and their families in locating primary health care resources in their community

Assists students and families in following through with specific health referrals e.g., vision, hearing or physical examinations, etc.

Links students and their families with available primary care services, e.g. Child Health Plus, Managed Care, etc.

Assists eligible families in registering for Medicaid services

Assists in scheduling health fairs

Assists in scheduling and speaking on health issues at parent and staff workshops

Assists in referral of students who need medical attention and follow-up, and submits a list to attending medical staffer other authorized personnel for review

Maintains inventory records of supplies in the medical room

Records and files students' medical information

Assists a school nurse or other health service providers in staffing the medical room in a New York City Public School

Administers first aid in the medical room when necessary, and keeps a log of first aid and emergency services rendered for review by the principal and attending medical staff

Screen students for vision, hearing, height and weight

Minimum Selection Criteria

Excellent record of attendance and punctuality

Demonstrated ability to work with supervisors and other school-based staff

Demonstrated history of good human relations

Demonstrated ability to efficiently carry out assignments

Knowledge of CSE procedures

Anticipated Work Schedule

Monday-Friday.Hours vary by school.Minimum of 4 Hours per day, five days per week

As Per Collective Bargaining Agreement

Application

Anticipated positions are subject to final budgetary approval. All applicants are subject to fingerprinting and a background check. Positions will remain open until filled.

School: Townsend Harris

Location: 149-11 Melbourne Avenue, Flushing, NY 11367

School Contact: Alanna Rice – Assistant Principal

An Affififitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law. Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 923, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at http://www.nycenet.edu/oeo (Open external link)

DOE Non-Discrimination Policy

The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy (Open external link) .