School Health Assistant I, II - Pearl City Elementary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is seeking a School Health Assistant I/II to provide health services in the school setting. The role includes emergency first aid, basic health screening, medication administration per guidelines, and health-related support to students and staff.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and be able to read and follow written instructions. Years of experience in health services or related roles will be considered during evaluation.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent with ability to read and apply written instructions
• Experience in health-related or school-based support roles would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Administers emergency first aid and basic health screening to students
• Takes temperature, monitors health room conditions and communicates health concerns to staff
• Maintains health records and coordinates with school nurse and staff as needed

Job description

Description School Health Assistant I and II are considered full-time at 6½ hours per day. The authorized level of the position is School Health Assistant II. Applications are being accepted down to the School Health Assistant I in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Description School Health Assistant I and II are considered full-time at 6½ hours per day. The authorized level of the position is School Health Assistant II. Applications are being accepted down to the School Health Assistant I in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Salary Range: School Health Assistant I, SR-09: $2,356.02 per month School Health Assistant II, SR-11: $2,549.00 per month

Examples of Duties

• Administers emergency first aid care to ill or injured students;
• Takes temperature, permits students to rest in health room as necessary and periodically observes and talks to students to determine symptoms of illness;
• May administer oral and topical medications only in accordance with strict program guidelines (i.e. parental request, physician's order, school health nurse’s approval and school administration approval);
• As necessary, contacts parents or guardians of ill or injured students to inform them of their child's illness or injury;
• May call for ambulance service in emergencies;
• As directed by the school health nurse, performs various health-related screening tests on students such as hearing and vision screening tests, participates in health surveys of students, takes throat swabs in rheumatic fever surveys and takes height measurements and weights of students;
• Completes appropriate records; refers health records of students which may indicate health problems to school health nurse;
• Makes visual surveys of school buildings and grounds which may have contributed to injury to students and works with the school health nurse and school principal to correct any hazardous conditions;
• May give basic health instruction to students;
• May orient and supervise volunteers to assist in conducting screening tests;
• May render emergency first aid care to school staff; administers CPR as necessary;
• Maintains a clean health room, including adequate supplies and equipment;
• Provides resource information to school staff when requested recognized various at-risk symptoms for referral to the appropriate staff;
• Liaison between the home, school and community in collaborating health services/activities;
• Coordinates health related speakers to aid with class curriculum when requested;
• Disseminate and coordinate information to employees on wellness activities and/or events for staff member of the school at the discretion f the school principal;
• Advocate a positive and informative health and wellness program for the school.

Minimum Qualifications Basic Education Requirements: Possession of a high school diploma, or equivalent, which demonstrated the ability to read, comprehend and apply written instructions; and a high degree of verbal skill.

Experience Requirements: Except for the substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had experience of the kind and quality described below and in the amounts shown in the table below:

Class Title General Experience (Years) Specialized Experience (Years) Total Experience (Years)

School Health Assistant I 1 1 2

School Health Assistant II 1 2 3

General Experience: Work experience involving working with people. Such work experience must have required the individual to establish and maintain working relationships with others on a person-to-person basis and may have involved (cited examples are not meant to be all inclusive) observing and participating in or supervising the activities of individuals for medical or therapeutic purposes; counseling, screening or serving as an informational resources for people seeking assistance or for whom assistance is bring provided; serving as an instructor, teaching assistant or group leader (e.g. girl/boy scout leader); working as a participant in a community service organization whose activities require the cooperative effort of a number of individuals for the attainment of group goals or participating in a community outreach or development program. This work experience may have been on a paid or volunteer basis and may have been on either a full-time or part-time basis but must have been continuous. Furthermore, the work experience must have demonstrated the individual’s ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Specialized Experience: Work experience which demonstrates the possession of basic health knowledge and practices (e.g. personal hygiene, common sanitary practices, symptoms of common illnesses, etc.) and the ability to use a personal computer and/or data processing systems. Examples of experience which demonstrates that possession of the required basic health knowledge may include, but should not be limited to, personal experience as a homemaker involving child care, paid or volunteer experience as a children’s day care center worker, work experience as a para-medical assistant or nurse’s aide, a homecare facilities operator or other similar type of experience.

Substitutions Allowed:

• Successful completion of a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in nursing or related field at an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the general experience and two (2) years of the specialized experience.
• Successful completion of a community college program or its equivalent in medical assisting, human service, practical nursing or similar curriculum may be substituted for one (1) year of the require general experience and one (1) year of specialized experience.
• Satisfactory completion of formal course work I health and personal hygiene, child care and home management or other similar courses which have include such topics as hygiene, health, sanitation, etc. may be substituted for one (1) year of the specialized experience.

Quality of Experience: Possession for the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant’s overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that applicant has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which the applicant is being considered.

Certification Requirement All applicants (including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and other health care providers who have completed a formal medical training program) must possess both of the following at the time of employment:

• Current certification in first aid; and
• Current certification in child and adult cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.

Supplemental Information Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.

Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:

• A copy of the applicant’s TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;
• A signed letter from the applicant’s supervisor that includes the applicant’s name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,
• Copies of the applicant’s signed SF-10 Forms.

Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.

Equal Opportunity The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Payday New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

10-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

• Holidays, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave: Many employees enjoy paid holidays, personal leave, and sick leave during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
• Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.

EDUCATION:

Did you graduate from high school or do you possess a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)?

NOTE: Please list your High School information in the Education section of your application.

• Yes
• No

GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Do you have one (1) year of work experience involving working with people?

NOTE: This experience should be listed in the Work Experience section of your online application to be credited. Failure to provide complete and accurate information about your experience may result in your application being delayed or rejected.

• Yes
• No

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

I have ______ work experience which demonstrates the possession of basic health knowledge and practices (e.g. personal hygiene, common sanitary practices, symptoms of common illnesses, etc.) and the ability to use a personal computer and/or data processing systems.

Examples of experience which demonstrates the possession of the required basic health knowledge may include, but should not be limited to, paid or volunteer experience as a children's day care center worker, work experience as a para-medical assistant or nurse's aide, a homecare facilities operator or other similar type of experience.

• No
• Less than one (1) year of
• one (1) year of
• two (2) years or more of

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Use the space provided to detail your work experience that meets the Specialized Experience requirement. Include ALL of the following information for EACH position SEPARATELY:

• your employer;
• your official job title;
• dates of employment (from mm/yy to mm/yy);
• the average hours you worked per week;
• a detailed description of your duties which demonstrated the possession of basic health knowledge and practices (e.g. personal hygiene, common sanitary practices, symptoms of common illnesses, etc.) and the ability to use a personal computer and/or data processing systems.

NOTE: Failure to provide all information may result in your application being rejected for being incomplete. If you do not possess any Specialized Experience, type "None" in the space provided.

ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE:

Additional Education may substitute for the General and/or Specialized Experience requirements. From the options provided, select the one that best applies to you.

NOTE: You must submit an official or copy of official transcripts to receive credit.

• I have a bachelor's or associate's degree in nursing or related field from an accredited college or university.
• I have completed a community college program or its equivalent in medical assisting, human service, practical nursing or similar curriculum.
• I have completed formal course work in health and personal hygiene, child care and home management or other similar courses with have included such topics as hygiene, health, sanitation, etc.
• I do not have any of the allowable substitutions.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

Do you possess current certifications in FIRST AID and CARDIO-PULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) or equivalent? (Acceptable organizations include American Red Cross, American Heart Association, etc.)

NOTE: Certifications must either be completed: 1) in-person; or 2) blended Simulation Learning (online coursework with in-person skills demonstration to a trained professional).

NOTE: First Aid and CPR certifications must cover both child and adult.

• Yes
• No

TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER VERIFYING DOCUMENTS:

Official or copies of official transcripts, certifications (front and back), and other documents that verify you meet the minimum qualification requirements must be submitted with your application. If these documents are NOT received, your application may be rejected.

• My documents are attached to this application.
• My documents were attached to a previously submitted application.
• I may or may not submit my documents at a later date. I understand that my application will be evaluated based on the information available at that time.

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