Clinical Aide @ Diedrichsen Elementary School (27.5 hrs./wk., 191 days)

Washoe County School District; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Public Employees Retirement System (PE

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Job summary

Washoe County School District is seeking a Clinical Aide to support the School Nurse in the Health Services program. You will administer first aid, manage medications under nurse direction, and help maintain student health records and immunization data.

The role requires Heartsaver + AED CPR and First Aid certifications, with duties including vision/hearing screenings and AED maintenance. Work is on-site in a school health office environment.

Qualifications

• Education and experience: Any related experience demonstrating the ability to perform duties.
• Licenses/certificates: Heartsaver + AED CPR and Standard First Aid certificates are required or must be obtained within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid to injured or ill students following policies; administer CPR in emergencies.
• Assist students with physician-prescribed medications under nurse direction; perform delegable nursing procedures.
• Support the School Nurse; conduct basic vision and hearing screenings; monitor immunization records.
• Update and maintain student health records; input health data into the database under nurse direction.
• Maintain health office cleanliness, supply levels, and AED checks.
• Assist with daily routines and communicate health policies to students, families, and staff.

Skills

First aid

CPR

AED

Recordkeeping

Communication

Education

Heartsaver + AED CPR

Standard First Aid certificate

Job description

Student Health Services

Education Support Professionals - ESP/Classified - Healthcare

Job Number 2000018245

Start Date

Open Date 09/09/2026

Closing Date

CLINICAL AIDE

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision of the School Nurse, administers first aid and provides care for ill or injured students. With appropriate training, they perform delegable nursing services according to the Nevada School Nurse Regulation and Advisory Opinion, Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 632. This position also communicates changes in student health status to the School Nurse, school authorities, parents/guardian, maintains student health and immunization records and performs related work as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides First Aide

• Renders first aide to injured or ill students following Student Health Services policies and American Heart Association/American Red Cross standards; administers CPR in life-threatening emergencies.

Care for Students

• Assists students with physician-prescribed, parent-approved medications under School Nurse direction; performs delegable nursing procedures such as clean intermittent catheterization, tracheostomy care, diapering, and toileting.

Supports the School Nurse

• Conducts basic vision and hearing screenings; monitors and audits immunization records for compliance; refers students to the School Nurse and follows all health-related policies and procedures.

Health Information Management

• Updates and maintains student health records; documents accidents and illnesses; performs computer data entry and general clerical duties; inputs student health data into the designated database under School Nurse direction.

Supports Services

• Performs periodic maintenance checks of the school's Automated External Defibrillator (AED); sanitizes health office cots; keeps the health office clean and organized: maintains adequate supplies.

Communications and Collaboration

• Assists the School Nurse and principal with special assignments and daily routines; provides general information to students, families, and staff regarding Student Health Services policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that could provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and skills would be:

Education and Experience: Any related experience that would demonstrate the ability to successfully perform the necessary duties would be qualifying.

Licenses/Certificates: Possession of or have the ability to obtain within 30 days a current Heartsaver + AED CPR card from the American Heart Association; possession of, or ability to obtain within 30 days a Standard First Aid card from American Heart Association or Red Cross.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Behavior and characteristics of students from the ages of 3 to 22 years of age are desirable.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation,
• Basic first aid and emergency procedures.
• Current office procedures.
• Basic computer software and data-entry skills
• Files and records management; and

Skill in:

• Administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Rendering first aid to injured and ill students.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate and complete records, files and reports.
• Dealing tactfully with students, parents, and school personnel on health issues.
• Applying specific laws, rules and office policies and procedures.
• Reading, writing and speaking English at a level required for successful job performance.
• Working quickly and effectively in stressful and emergency situations.
• Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposure to weather: Rarely
• Exposure to loud noises:Occasionally
• Working in confined spaces:Occasionally
• Working at heights: Never
• Working with hazardous materials: Rarely

Physical Demands

• Lifting/Carrying:Occasionally
• Standing/Walking:Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping:Occasionally
• Reaching:Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling:Occasionally
• Climbing:Rarely

Definitions:

• Never:The activity or condition does not occur.
• Rarely:The activity or condition occurs less than 10% of the time.
• Occasionally:The activity or condition occurs 10-30% of the time.
• Frequently:The activity or condition occurs 30-60% of the time.
• Continuously:The activity or condition occurs more than 60% of the time.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environments for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The district prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Washoe County School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Washoe County School District is committed to providing all applicants and employees equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Here in Washoe County School District, we are a diverse group of people who honor the differences that drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our students and employees. We believe that through a culture of inclusivity, we have the power to reflect on the community we serve.

Internal Job Number 2026-27-E264974

Grade 18

Sch A: $16.76 (entry step)
Sch B: $20.16 (entry step)

Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position.View salary schedules here.

Range/Grade 18

Additional Job Information

Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to:

• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life InsuranceEmployees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
• Salary Increases
• Longevity Bonuses
• Guidance Resources
• And More -Visit our Benefits page for more information.
• Temporary employees working less than 6 months do not receive benefits.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting

Non-licensed employees will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change..

The job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes

Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at [phone].