Substitute Health Aide

Substitute Health Aide

Blue Springs School District 2026-2027

Position Summary: The job of Substitute Health Aide is done for the purpose of providing temporary support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for administering first aid and dispensing prescribed medications under the direction of a health care professional; collaborating with other staff in supporting students with special needs; documenting activities in accordance with established guidelines and/or regulatory requirements; and assisting health care professionals in scheduling prescribed health screenings and services.

This job reports to Building Principal, Registered Nurse, and Sub Coordinator

This position is on an "as needed" basis. Training provided by District staff will be required prior to accepting Substitute Health Aide vacancies.

The substitute pay rate for this position is dependent on certification and/or Licensure:

• Health Aide 7.5-hour day: $23.33 per hour (preferably current RN license in Missouri).

Essential Functions:

• Assesses situations involving students' safety, abuse, and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems and complying with legal requirements.
• Assists with screenings (e.g., vision, dental and/or scoliosis screenings, etc.) for the purpose of referring students who do not meet standard guidelines.
• Communicate with district Registered Nurses, parents, staff, students, and/or public agencies for the purpose of resolving health concerns, explaining procedures, and following district health procedures and/or complying with legal requirements.
• Contacts parents/guardians for the purpose of informing them of changes in student health and/or possibility for further medical intervention.
• Follows district procedures to administer first aid, medication, and specialized medical treatments (e.g., suctioning, catheterization, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or injured children.
• Monitors students referred to the health clinic for the purpose of attending to their immediate health care concerns and ensuring their safety.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g., data entry of medical alert status, immunization records, withdrawing students, answering calls, copying, faxing, inventory of medications and office supplies, etc.) for the purpose of supporting health services activities.
• Reports suspected child or substance abuse to assigned site administrator for the purpose of maintaining students' personal safety, a positive learning environment and adhering to regulatory requirements and established guidelines.

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: administering first aid/CPR; handling body fluids and waste materials; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: emergency first aid/CPR procedures; safety practices and procedures; and health standards and reporting procedures.

Ability is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and consider a variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety 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 to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: maintaining confidentiality; being sensitive to and communicating with young adults/teenagers regarding a variety of health needs; adapting to changing work priorities; being attentive to detail; and displaying tact and courtesy.

Responsibility:

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; 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 is a continual opportunity to have some impact on 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, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 50% sitting, 20% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Equivalency: Any combination of education, training, and/or experience which demonstrates ability to perform the required duties.

Background Check: Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to the Blue Springs School District. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Testing - None

Certificates and Licenses - Adult, Child, and Infant CPR Certificate First Aid Certificate

Continuing Education - Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

Clearances - Criminal Background Check, Family Care Safety Registry