Student Support Aide & Health Clerk

Gloucester Township Public Schools; Gloucester City (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucester Township School District at Erial Elementary School in Gloucester Township, New Jersey seeks a Paraprofessional I - Nurse's Aide to support attendance, health checks and daily care for students. This 10-month, full-time role reports to the Principal and includes clerical duties and library support as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, pass a background check, be proficient in English reading/writing, and demonstrate strong communication and

Qualifications

• Successful completion of criminal history background check.
• Proof of US citizenship.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and speak English and perform simple math.
• Must be physically able to efficiently perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to hear conversational voice, with or without hearing aid.
• Good vision, with or without glasses.
• Ability to follow written or oral directions.
• Knowledge of basic office skills, including proficiency in computer programs and record keeping.
• Must possess strong communication and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily attendance of students and record in Real Time.
• Assist school nurse with health checks and record data in Real Time.
• Assist with daily care of students (i.e. taking temperatures, applying bandaids, applying ice-packs, etc.).
• Maintain first aid kits for sport groups.
• Process student/staff accident reports.
• Assist main office staff with filing, copying, answering phones and other clerical duties.
• Scan, sort and shelve returned books and other periodicals.
• Operate the circulation desk, maintain circulation files and handle overdue library loans.
• Monitor barcodes/spine labels on books. Notify librarian when new barcodes or spine labels are needed.
• Monitor labels on shelves. Notify librarian when new labels are necessary or shelves need to be rearranged for additional space.
• Assist with playground supervision, bus loading and unloading, monitor the lunchroom, or other duties assigned by the principal.

Skills

Reading English

Writing English

Office skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Gloucester Township School District at Erial Elementary School in Gloucester Township, New Jersey seeks a Paraprofessional I - Nurse's Aide to support attendance, health checks and daily care for students. This 10-month, full-time role reports to the Principal and includes clerical duties and library support as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, pass a background check, be proficient in English reading/writing, and demonstrate strong communication and