School Health Tech Canon City School District Fremont Re-1

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Health Technician to support the school nurse and manage health office operations. This role involves addressing the health needs of students, maintaining health records, and providing first aid. The ideal candidate will demonstrate effective communication and social skills while fostering positive relationships with students and staff. This position offers a range of benefits, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, and professional development incentives. If you are passionate about student health and well-being, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Incentives

Paid Parental Leave

College Reimbursements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; effective communication and social skills essential.
• Current American Red Cross First Aid Certificate necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage health office and address health needs of students.
• Administer basic first aid and maintain health history information.

Skills

Effective Communication

Social Skills

Office Skills

Basic First Aid

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Standard Office Equipment

Medical Equipment

Job description

Benefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, and other optional benefit elections. Longevity and professional development incentives. Preschool options are available for employees with children. Paid Parental Leave. College reimbursements for staff attending preschool courses.

Purpose of the Job: The Health Technician supports the school nurse by managing the health office, addressing the health needs of students, and assisting with general health and welfare tasks for students and staff.

Minimum Requirements: (Note: The minimum requirements or prerequisites for a position must be met to satisfy step one of the “qualified” person determined under the Americans with Disabilities Act.)

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: Effective Communication and Social Skills

Licenses / Certificates: Current American Red Cross First Aid Certificate

Essential Duties of the Job: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. Demonstrate reliability in all work situations.
2. Present a professional appearance personally and in the work area.
3. Promote positive working relationships with peers, students, and the public.
4. Be knowledgeable about the job.
5. Possess adequate office skills, including typing, filing, and management of student health files.
6. Able to administer basic first aid.
7. Keep confidential all school health-related matters.
8. Exercise reasonable judgment in calling the District Nurse(s) for situations exceeding the employee’s training level.
9. Model the District's Mission and Belief Statements.
10. Under the direction of the District Nurse(s) and the site administrator(s), implement schedules and routines, effectively communicate with the public and other building personnel, and support school-wide building management and culture plans.
11. Meet the safety, physical, and emotional needs of students.
12. Maintain health history information for students.
13. Maintain frequent communication with parents of students who are ill, injured or on a Health Action Plan.
14. When deemed necessary by the District Nurse(s), transport ill or injured students.
15. Record daily absences and health issues/office visits.
16. Possess skills to utilize basic technology as directed by the District to communicate and function effectively.
17. Assist with other job-related duties as assigned.

Equipment: Variety of standard office equipment and medical equipment.

Anticipated Timeline for Hiring: Open until filled. Screening of Applications: Monday, April 21, 2025. Applications must be complete and submitted to be considered.

In compliance with Titles VI; VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.

School District Fremont RE-1 has established complaint procedures for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing, or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit it to: Ms. Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 – Telephone: [phone], Email: [e-mail].

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.