6.75 hrs./day School Office Health Assistant (LPN preferred)

School Office Health Assistant

The Health Office Assistant works in close collaboration with the District Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality direct student care, manage health office operations, and ensure district-wide medical compliance. This role requires a blend of clinical competence, administrative organization, and communication skills to support the health, safety, and academic success of students across multiple district buildings.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Direct Student Care & Health Office Management
• Medication Administration: Safely administer prescribed medications; monitor students for potential side effects; obtain required physician orders and parent signatures.
• Daily Care & First Aid: Provide first aid, triage, and daily medical treatments to students presenting to the sick room.
• Student Tracking: Proactively locate and follow up with students who miss scheduled medication administration times.
• Field Trip Support: Accompany students with specific medical and health-related needs on field trips to ensure their safety and care.
• Health Care Coordination & Family Outreach
• Care Plan Assistance: Assist the District RN in developing, coordinating, and implementing individualized Health Care Plans for students with complex medical diagnoses.
• Family Liaison: Reach out to families of students recovering from long-term illnesses, surgeries, accidents, or sports injuries to facilitate a safe return to school.
• Concussion Care: Utilize knowledge of concussion signs and symptoms to consult and communicate ongoing care with athletic trainers, teachers, counselors, and staff.
• Medical Compliance & Reporting
• Immunization Compliance: Audit enrollment records for all existing and new students to ensure they meet school-age immunization requirements.
• State Reporting: Utilize the Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC) database and successfully complete the annual Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) report by December 1.
• Staff Communication: Compile and securely distribute annual health summaries and critical care plans (e.g., food allergies, seizures, diabetes, asthma) to relevant educational staff.
• Special Education & Specialized Screening Services
• Evaluations & Screenings: Complete vision, hearing, height, and weight screenings (including referrals) for students, including early childhood screenings for Li'l Lumberjacks.
• Special Education Support: Attend Child Study Team meetings; assist special education staff with health file reviews, parent interviews, and medical evaluations.
• Medicaid/Third-Party Billing: Document and enter direct nursing services into the Sped Forms system for eligible students.
• Special Ed Classroom Support: Provide clinical or paraprofessional support within Special Education classrooms as needed.
• District Flexibility & Floater Coverage
• District-Wide Coverage: Maintain the flexibility to float between district buildings to cover nurse absences or regular lunch shifts.
• Primary Sites: Cloquet Middle School, Washington Elementary, Churchill Elementary, Northern Lights Academy.
• On-Call / As-Needed Sites: CAAEP/Garfield, Queen of Peace.
• Programmatic Support: Assist with the Middle School "Growing & Changing" program each spring.

Position Requirements & Qualifications

• Education/Licensure: Current Minnesota Registered Nurse (designated as RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (designated as LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (designated as CMA) license or eligibility is required. Current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required.
• Technical Skills: Experience with MIIC (Minnesota Immunization Information Connection) and Sped Forms (or a willingness to quickly learn specialized education billing/health software).
• Clinical Knowledge: Strong fundamental knowledge of pediatric first aid, medication administration, and concussion protocols.
• Soft Skills: High level of flexibility, excellent cross-functional communication skills (with parents, educators, and athletic trainers), and a strong sense of student advocacy.
• Travel: Ability to travel between district sites during the school day as needed.

Salary and Benefits

The starting pay for this position is between $24.00 - $24.67/hr. and is based on the 2026-2028 AFSMCE PAC Contract. You will be eligible for paid sick and safe time, and personal leave. We are proud to offer a wide array of benefits to our employees, including HRA contributions, dental, life, long-term disability, long-term care, an employee assistance program, and retirement contributions.

How to Apply

The application deadline is July 31, 2026. Position will remain open until filled. Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at . For any inquiries or questions regarding the position, please contact Steve Battaglia, Cloquet High School Principal at View email address on click.appcast.io or Sarah Ellena, District Nurse, View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

About Cloquet Public Schools

Welcome to Cloquet Public Schools! We are a dynamic community serving over 2,500 students in northern Minnesota. Our vision, "Growing forward for our community, our schools, and our future" guides us as we work to provide a robust educational opportunity for each student we serve. We offer a small-town feel combined with the amenities of larger districts, and we are recognized for our commitment to cultural inclusivity, high-quality education and a strong sense of community. Here you will find a welcoming, forward-thinking environment where you are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and families. If you are passionate about education and community, we invite you to join our team! A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, educate, and support our students. Cloquet will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications outlined in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and know that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.