Health Assistant

Catalina Foothills School District; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-Exempt Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Catalina Foothills School District is seeking a Health Assistant to provide daily health services to students and staff at Manzanita Elementary School. The role is 0.875 FTE (35 hours/week) for 10 months per year, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Pay ranges from $18.40 to $19.53 per hour, DOE, with non-exempt benefits eligibility. The position requires basic first aid, medication administration, health records management, and effective communication with students,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Certification in a health-related field or equivalent health class.
• Two years in a school setting preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certificates.
• Must possess or obtain Fingerprint Clearance card.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic first aid for minor illnesses and injuries.
• Observe, report and log students' health information daily.
• Consult with nurse or administrator on serious injuries or incidents.
• Administer medications and special procedures per protocols.
• Assist in health screenings (hearing, vision, lice).
• Maintain student health records and immunization compliance.
• Prepare state reports and health office supplies.
• Communicate health observations to staff and parents as needed.

Skills

First aid

Observation & reporting

Medication administration

Health screening

Health records

Communication

Emergency response

Education

High School diploma

CPR and First Aid certificates

Fingerprint clearance (Level I-IVPP)

Job description

• Position Type:

  Classified/Support Positions/ Health Assistant

• Date Posted:

  8/24/2026

• Date Available:

  ASAP

HEALTH ASSISTANT

Hiring Pay Range: $18.40 - $19.53 per hour, DOE

Pay Range: 27

FTE .875. 35 hours per week

Schedule: Monday Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m (includes 30 minute unpaid meal break)

10 Months per year / 191 paid workdays per year

Non-Exempt Benefits Eligible

Location: Manzanita Elementary School

Target Start Date: ASAP

Definition

Under general supervision of the School Nurse/District Health Coordinator and school administrator, provides daily health services to students and staff.

Essential Functions

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this job class.)

Tasks

• Following CFSD guidelines and policies, the Health Assistant will provide basic first aid for minor illnesses and accidents;
• Observe, report and record information related to students' condition in daily logs;
• Consult with principal or school nurse regarding a serious injury or incident;
• Administer medications and special procedures to students;
• Assist in health screening such as: hearing, vision, and lice checks;
• Maintain and update student health records;
• Assist with school immunizations compliance program;
• Compile statistical data for state reports, as directed;
• Maintain needed office supplies and equipment;
• Ensure neatness of health office, equipment and supplies;
• Observe and report school health hazards;
• Communicate observations to school nurse, staff, principal and parents, as appropriate;
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of sterile and non-sterile wound care.
• Knowledge of Arizona State laws regarding student immunization requirements.
• Knowledge of universal precautions and Blood Borne requirements.
• Knowledge of communicable diseases.
• Knowledge of health emergency protocols.
• Knowledge of confidentiality requirements.
• Skill in identifying health matters that must be referred for professional assessment and treatment.
• Skill in accurately maintaining health records, including daily student logs.
• Skill in communicating effectively, orally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, administrators, students, parents and medical professionals.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Must have the ability to respond to emergencies.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED;
• Certification in a health related field or equivalent school health class completion;
• Two (2) years working in a school preferred;
• Current CPR and First Aid certificates;
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Level I - IVPP Fingerprint Clearance card through Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Physical Requirements

The 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Policy

In CFSD, we value aworkforce that reflects the diversity of our students. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex (which includes a prohibition against sexual harassment as described in District policy ACA-Sexual Harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, or disability.