Substitute - Health Assistant

Douglas County School District; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary 401(k/403(b)/457

Paid sick time

Job summary

Douglas County School District seeks a Substitute Health Assistant to support student health needs. This role administers medications under district policy, assists with chronic health condition management, and provides first aid while maintaining confidential health records.

Candidates must have a High School diploma or equivalent and First Aid/CPR certification. The position is open until filled with competitive benefits and flexible scheduling for substitutes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Ability to administer medications per physician orders.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications to students per district policy.
• Manage students' chronic health conditions under nurse supervision.
• Provide first aid for students and maintain health room documentation.

Skills

Medication administration

First Aid

CPR

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Job Posting Title: Substitute - Health Assistant

Job Description: Responsible for administering student medication, management of student’s chronic health conditions, first aid care of students and maintaining student records. Deals with information of a highly confidential nature. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting five (5) to fifty (50) pounds
• Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and sitting

Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Adding a Sub Health Assistant - L Bennett Responsibilities

• Perform delegated procedures in accordance with the student’s health care plan and training by the school nurse consultant; such as: supervision and/or assistance with the daily management of a student’s diabetes, asthma, and severe allergies.
• Provide first aid for students per District guidelines, including caring forehead injuries, fractures, and lacerations.
• Administer prescribed scheduled and non-scheduled medications to students in accordance with physician orders and District policy. Prepare medication for students attending field trips.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for all health room procedures, including: medications, delegated procedures, and first aid in accordance with District guidelines
• Documents health related services in Designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program.
• Ensure enrolling students meet the Colorado State immunization requirements prior to entering school. Notify parents and school nurse consultant of incomplete immunization and/or noncompliance. Complete the annual immunization state report.
• Notify school nurse consultant of reportable communicable diseases.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Certifications: First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association

Education: High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills:

Position Type

Substitutes

Primary Location

Northeast Intermediate

One Year Only (Yes or No)

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week

0

FTE

0.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year

0

Work Days (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate

$17.80 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate

$17.80 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range

$17.80 USD - $17.80 USD Hourly

All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

Time Off Plans

• This position is eligible for paid sick time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: November 28, 2026

Company Culture

Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible.

Unity of Purpose

DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do.

• 1. Academic Excellence
• 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff
• 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture
• 4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community
• 5. Financial Well-Being

Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible.

Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school.

Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.