Health Assistant

Douglas County School District; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

HSA and FSA options

Retirement plan options (401(k), 403(b

457 plan

EAP

Job summary

Douglas County School District in Highlands Ranch is seeking a Health Assistant to administer medications, monitor students' chronic health conditions, and provide first aid in the school setting.

You will maintain confidential health records, coordinate with the school nurse, and ensure compliance with Colorado immunization requirements while supporting a safe, healthy learning environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• First Aid & CPR Certification - Colorado required.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications to students per physician orders.
• Manage student health records and immunization status.
• Provide first aid and monitor chronic health conditions.
• Maintain confidential health information per district policy.

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Job Posting Title

Health Assistant

Job Description

Responsible for administering student medication, management of student’s chronic health conditions, first aid care of students, and maintaining student records. Deals with information of a highly confidential nature. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting five (5) to fifty (50) pounds


• Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and sitting

Responsibilities

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Ensure enrolling students meet the Colorado State immunization requirements prior to entering school; notify parents and school nurse consultant of incomplete immunization and/or noncompliance; omplete the annual immunization state report.

Notify school nurse consultant of reportable communicable diseases.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Perform delegated procedures in accordance with the student’s health care plan and training by the school nurse consultant, such as supervision and/or assistance with the daily management of a student’s diabetes, asthma, and severe allergies.

Document health related services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program as assigned.

Provide first aid for students per District guidelines, including caring forehead injuries, fractures, and lacerations.

Maintain appropriate documentation for all health room procedures, including medications, delegated procedures, and first aid in accordance with District guidelines.

Administer prescribed scheduled and non-scheduled medications to students in accordance with physician orders and District policy; prepare medication for students attending field trips.

Certifications

First Aid & CPR Certification - Colorado

Education

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills

Position Type: Regular

Primary Location: ThunderRidge High School

One Year Only

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week

40

Fte

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year

180 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate

$17.80 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate

$22.63 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range

$17.80 USD - $27.45 USD Hourly

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans

• This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: December 22, 2026