Bilingual School Health Aide - Long-Term Substitute

Chelsea Public Schools; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea Public Schools is seeking a Substitute - Long Term Sub School Health Aide to support health services in Chelsea, MA. The role runs as a school-year position with a 30-hour work week, starting immediately and ending January 20, 2027.

The aide will assist the School Nurse, translate for students and parents, and perform clerical health-record tasks. CPR/First Aid certifications and bilingual skills are preferred, with a strong emphasis on confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Bilingual - fluent in English/Spanish - verbal and written.
• CNA preferred.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in health care activities as directed.
• Translates accurately for students or parents who speak Spanish.
• Assists the School Nurse in mandated screenings and related tasks, e.g., recording results, sending appropriate notifications to parents/guardians.
• Weighs and measures students and completes measurement graphs.
• Provides first aid care to students with minor injuries.
• Reports illnesses and injuries to the School Nurse for professional review, care, and follow-up.
• Contacts parents of ill or injured children.
• Greets and screens office visitors and answers phone.
• Records health information (screening results, immunization facts).
• Maintains current master file of student health emergency information.
• Sends health notices to parents and follows up on non-respondents.
• Uses office software for record keeping and clerical tasks.
• Maintains CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Maintains confidentiality of students and staff.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Chelsea Public Schools is seeking a Substitute - Long Term Sub School Health Aide to support health services in Chelsea, MA. The role runs as a school-year position with a 30-hour work week, starting immediately and ending January 20, 2027.

The aide will assist the School Nurse, translate for students and parents, and perform clerical health-record tasks. CPR/First Aid certifications and bilingual skills are preferred, with a strong emphasis on confidentiality.