SUBSTITUTE HEALTH ROOM ASSISTANT

SUBSTITUTE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Reports To: Building Administrator Bargaining Unit: PSE

Department: Salary Schedule: 90% of Salary Schedule

Employment Type: Classified Salary Range: V

FLSA Status: Hourly Adoption Date: 7/25/19

Hours per Day: varies Revised Date: 10/16/26

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

South Kitsap Employees Will:

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families, staff, and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Purpose Statement

The job of Substitute Health Room Assistant is done for the purpose of providing health room assistance for the Health Services department when an employee is absent.

Essential Functions:

• Adheres to confidentiality expectations for the purpose of ensuring security and confidentiality of staff and students private information are met with district, state and federal guidelines
• Administers first aid and prescription medications to students for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs within established guidelines
• Assists with nursing tasks as trained and delegated for the purpose of ensuring safety of students and staff
• Assists administrators, staff, students, public, parents, vendors, etc. for the purpose of providing appropriate communication, information and/or direction as may be required
• Assists with processing of documents, forms, mailings, and materials for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties
• Communicates with school staff and public for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information required to perform job functions including disease and other areas of concern
• Enters health information in the student information system for the purpose of ensuring accurate information is documented under regulations and guidelines
• Filling of care plans and medication orders for the purpose of ensuring accurate and timely charting and documentation
• Maintains manual and electronic documents, files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and/or historical references in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements
• Maintains inventory of supplies and materials for the purpose of ensuring items' availability
• Monitors students referred for illness for the purpose of ensuring student welfare and maintaining a secure office environment
• Responds to emergencies or other health-related situations for the purpose of meeting student health care needs.

Other Functions:

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include operating standard office equipment; preparing and maintaining accurate records; administer first aid and/or prescribed medications; customer service.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; grammar, spelling and punctuation; office machines; telephone etiquette; health standards; office practices; school safety and security practices.

Ability is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include adapting to changing work priorities; accuracy and attention to detail; maintaining confidentiality; working with frequent interruptions; effective verbal communication skills; diffuse argumentative behavior; organizing tasks; working as part of a team.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There are some opportunities to impact the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, 20% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Job related experience is desired.

Education (Preferred):

Education (Minimum): High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

None Specified

Certificates and Licenses

CPR/First Aid Certificate

Continuing Educ./Training

None Specified

Clearance

Washington State Patrol and FBI Fingerprint Background Clearance

Other Requirements:

• Completed online application (with supporting documents)

Health Benefits Information:

Most positions within the South Kitsap School District are governed by collective bargaining agreements that specify the benefits related to employment with the district, including insurance provisions, vacations, holidays, and other related benefits.

For more information about benefits, you may review the individual collective bargaining agreements and SEBB 2025 School Employee Enrollment Guide which are located on our website SK Staff Resources or contact our Payroll and Benefits Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

Application Procedure: Complete the online application at and apply to the position(s) to which you are qualified within your online application.

Submitting and completing your online application and applying to open positions ensures immediate availability of your data to our hiring administrators.

Principals and hiring administrators consider only those applicants with complete and current applications.

Positions close at 4:00 p.m. on the final day of posting. Your online application and required District Testing (if applicable-see job posting when applying) must be submitted by the closing date for an applicant to be considered for a position.

If you need assistance with this process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

The South Kitsap School District provides equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation – including gender expression or identity, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Equal access to activities, facilities and program is provided to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. District procedure complies with all applicable state and federal laws.

The Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Gender Inclusivity Officer with the responsibility for monitoring, auditing, and ensuring compliance with this policy are:

Compliance/ADA/Title IX Coordinator:

Will Sarett, Executive Director of Human Resources

2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366

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Section 504 Coordinator: Eric Nerison

Executive Director of Student Support