School Health Assistant: First Aid & Wellness Support

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education seeks qualified candidates for School Health Assistant I/II positions, full-time in a school setting. Positions cover emergency first aid, health monitoring, and medication administration under established guidelines, with required certifications and previous health-related experience valued.

Salary ranges reflect SR-09 and SR-11 levels, with state benefits and a focus on student wellness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with ability to read, comprehend and apply written instructions; and good verbal skills.
• General experience: work with people and maintain relationships on a person-to-person basis.
• Specialized experience: basic health knowledge and ability to use a personal computer.
• Substitutions allowed include nursing/medical assisting education or coursework substitutes.

Responsibilities

• Administers emergency first aid to ill or injured students.
• Takes temperatures, monitors health room, and observes students for symptoms.
• May administer medications under program guidelines with approvals.
• Communicates with parents/guardians about student health issues.

Skills

Verbal communication

Reading and comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education seeks qualified candidates for School Health Assistant I/II positions, full-time in a school setting. Positions cover emergency first aid, health monitoring, and medication administration under established guidelines, with required certifications and previous health-related experience valued.

Salary ranges reflect SR-09 and SR-11 levels, with state benefits and a focus on student wellness.