School Health Assistant (SHA) - 2026-27 SY This is a Pool

School Health Assistant (SHA)

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) serves nearly 38,000 students preschool to 12th grade in 66 school communities, across a 90-square-mile district in Southwest Ohio. Cincinnati Public Schools is the best-performing large urban district in Ohio and ranks among the top 2 percent of Ohio districts for students' learning and growth and offers families high-quality school choices and academic programs. The district's innovative approach to education, its investment in effective and caring educators and employees, and vast array of collaborative partnerships have accelerated school performance to the highest level in decades - ensuring that students in preschool to 12th grade thrive and graduate prepared for successful lives in the 21st century.

Our Vision: Cincinnati Public Schools will be a community that ensures equitable access to a world-class education, unleashing the potential of every student.

Our Mission: We educate all students with rigor and care in a culture of excellence to develop engaged citizens who are prepared for life.

Who We Seek: Cincinnati Public is looking for innovative, passionate, culturally competent, problem-solvers to join our team. We strive to have a positive impact on our children and families every day and are looking for staff members who want to not only do an excellent job with their career field but also serve as a role model for the children in CPS. If this is you, we invite you to become a member of our CPS work family.

Role Summary: School Health Assistant (SHA)

This position reports to the building principal, school site administrator or the school health manager and provides day-to-day support of students. Provides health and physical services to students; assists students in taking medications; performs a wide variety of first aid; record keeping and clerical duties

Qualifications Profile:

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Prior work experience working with ill, injured, or chronically ill children or adolescents in a school or other setting is preferred; personal care technician; or a similar profession

Typical Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework OR passing of the Parapro Assessment examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Must pass FBI and BCI background checks.
• Ability to obtain an Educational Aide Permit with the ESEA Endorsment from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE).
• Prior experience working with children desirable.

The successful candidate shall have the training, skills and ability necessary to:

• Must be able to communicate effectively, problem solve and work independently.
• Maintain student records related to immunizations, chronic illness, etc.
• Administer medications, document administration of medications, and obtain/maintain consents for administration of medication.
• Coordinate/provide vision, dental, hearing, and BMI screening.
• Document screening results and communicate failures to parents/guardians.
• Document screening failure follow-up/closures.
• Perform diabetes care, which includes but is not limited to:
• Checking blood glucose by finger stick
• Calibrating & cleaning blood glucose monitor
• Administering insulin per provider orders
• Obtaining all necessary paperwork to provide care
• Documenting care as directed by medical provider
• Perform First Aid using the Emergency Guidelines for Schools published by Ohio Department of Health.
• Accurately document student encounters and maintain documentation per guidelines.
• Stock and maintain health room
• Lifting of patient, equipment, or other items - up to 60 pounds independently, up to 250 pounds with 1 or 2 person assist/hydraulic lift.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Principal/Manager or his/her designee.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Salary: $21.85 per hr. - per AFSCME contract Service Period: School year only - 7 hours daily

Cincinnati Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and is subject to federal regulations pertaining to employment. The district has a continuing non-discrimination policy which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.