Nurse Assistant - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies)

Spring Branch ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Branch ISD seeks a Nurse Assistant to support the school clinic, assist the school nurse, and perform clerical health duties. The role involves health screenings, preparing health teaching activities and maintaining records for students.

This paraprofessional position emphasizes reliability, organization and strong interpersonal skills to serve students, families and staff within a busy school clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Education or certification: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Special knowledge: effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use personal computer and software.

Responsibilities

• Administer basic first aid and care to ill and injured students according to district policy.
• Refer health concerns to the assigned school nurse.
• Perform health screenings according to district and state guidelines.
• Assist with health teaching preparations.
• Assist in enforcing immunization statutes and maintain health records.
• Maintain clinic inventory and ensure a healthful clinic environment.
• Update and maintain medical records for students.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Office software

Job description

• Job Title: Nurse Assistant
• Reports To: Building Principal
• Classification: Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant)
• Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt
• Days: 195
• Salary: See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 203
• Contract: None
• Date Revised: 11/15/2023
• Primary Purpose: Responsible for routine duties related to the operation of the school clinic.

Qualifications/Skills

• Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Special Knowledge/Skills:
  • Effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to use personal computer and software.
  • Ability to work effectively with people.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Nurse Support:
  • Administer basic first aid and care to ill and injured students according to district policy.
  • Refer specific student health problems and concerns, including consultation for the ill or injured student, to the assigned school nurse.
  • Perform health screenings according to district and state guidelines.
  • Assist the assigned school nurse in preparations for health teaching activities.
• Clerical Support:
  • Assist in enforcing immunization statutes and prepare cumulative health records for new students.
  • Maintain clinic inventory and ensure a healthful clinic environment.
  • Update and maintain medical records for students at regular and/or required intervals.
  • Process health information via computer system.
• Other:
  • Serve as liaison between school, home and community.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Equipment Used

Computer and various office equipment.

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands:
  • Maintain emotional control under stress.
  • Work with frequent interruptions.
  • This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.
• Physical Demands:
  • Repetitive hand motions.
  • Prolonged use of the computer.
  • Frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling.
  • Moving small boxes, equipment and other campus equipment.

Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.