Health Paraprofessional

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Educational Service Center of Central Ohio is seeking a Health Paraprofessional to support the school nurse and maintain a safe, healthy environment in our Columbus-area schools.

Responsibilities include assisting with student health services, screenings, health documentation, and delegated care procedures in compliance with Ohio laws and district policies. The role requires a valid Educational Aide Permit, First Aid/CPR/AED certification, and ability to handle confidential information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Educational Aide Permit issued by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
• Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA, HIPAA (as applicable), and district policies regarding student records.
• Successful BCI and FBI criminal background checks pursuant to ORC.
• Respond professionally to staff, students, families, vendors, and members of the public.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and short-term care to students to ensure comfort and safety.
• Assist with health screenings (vision, hearing, and other required screenings).
• Assist with delegated health care procedures in accordance with Ohio nursing delegation standards and district protocols.
• Assist in maintaining and updating student health records.
• Support medication administration processes as delegated in accordance with ORC 3313.713 and district medication procedures.
• Enter and maintain health data in student information systems.
• Assist with Kindergarten registration health documentation.
• Maintain frequent communication with the School Nurse regarding student health concerns.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of student records and health information.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, consistent with the position.

Skills

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Confidentiality & FERPA/HIPAA

Professional communication

Background checks readiness

Education

Associate degree

LPN credential

Job description

Job Description Health Paraprofessional

Job Title: Health Paraprofessional

Reports To: Building Principal and School Nurse

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Status: Classified employee pursuant to Ohio Revised Code

• 3319.081 Terms of Employment: Salary, work calendar, and benefits in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

NOTE: Position will start on December 1, 2026

Job Goal / Purpose

To support the school nurse in maintaining a safe and healthy school environment by assisting with student health services, health documentation, screenings, and delegated care procedures in compliance with Ohio Revised Code, Ohio Department of Education, and Workforce regulations, and district policy.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Educational Aide Permit issued by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce pursuant to ORC
• 3319.226.
• Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED (or ability to obtain within a specified period after hire).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA, HIPAA (as applicable), and district policies regarding student records.
• Successful BCI and FBI criminal background checks pursuant to ORC
• 3319.39.
• Respond professionally to staff, students, families, vendors, and members of the public.

Preferred

• Associate degree and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) credential.
• Experience in school health services, medical office, hospital, or related healthcare setting.
• Bilingual communication skills.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of the School Nurse and Building Principal:

• Provide first aid and short-term care to students to ensure comfort and safety.
• Assist with health screenings (vision, hearing, and other required screenings).
• Assist with delegated health care procedures in accordance with Ohio nursing delegation standards and district protocols.
• Assist in maintaining and updating student health records.
• Support medication administration processes as delegated in accordance with ORC
• 3313.713 and district medication procedures.
• Enter and maintain health data in student information systems.
• Assist with Kindergarten registration health documentation.
• Maintain frequent communication with the School Nurse regarding student health concerns.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of student records and health information.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, consistent with the position.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and assisting students.
• Possible lifting and physical support of students.
• Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and communicable illnesses.
• Work performed in compliance with OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards.

Evaluation

Performance shall be evaluated in accordance with Board policy and the applicable collective bargaining agreement governing classified employees (ORC 3319.081).

Compliance and Employment Conditions

This position is classified employment under Ohio Revised Code

• 3319.081 unless otherwise specified. Employment is subject to all applicable provisions of the Ohio Revised Code, State Board of Education requirements, federal regulations, Board of Education policies, administrative guidelines, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background checks in accordance with ORC

• 3319.39 and ongoing compliance with licensure, certification, and training requirements applicable to the position.

The employee must comply with all district safety procedures, including requirements under ORC

• 3313.539 (School Safety and Emergency Management Plans), and all applicable health and workplace safety standards.

The essential functions identified in this job description are representative of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

This position is designated as FLSA Non-Exempt unless otherwise noted and is subject to overtime provisions as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act and applicable collective bargaining agreement.

The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, military status, ancestry, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.

The Board of Education reserves the right to amend, modify, or revise this job description in accordance with district needs and applicable law.

REVISED: May 2026

BOE APPROVED: 08/20/2026