Health Assistant

Health Assistant

Applicants are instructed to address in their application/resume their experiences directly related to each section noted in this posting. Location: Intermediate School Date Available: August 19, 2026

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma 2. Current CPR and First Aid Certificate 3. Exemplary interpersonal, communication, technology, organizational, clerical skills.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

1. Helps maintain the health office under the direction of the nurse 2. Assists with collection and maintenance of health records and data. 3. Perform clerical duties such as: data entry, duplicating, filing, and preparing files, folders, rosters, emergency cards, health protocols, etc., utilizing appropriate technology. 4. Assists with weekly, monthly, and annual reports. 5 Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues. 6. Performs delegated tasks related to medications under supervision of school nurse 7. Assists in vision and hearing screenings, if properly certified 8. Provides minor first aid within his/her training in first aid 9. Maintains open communication with the Registered Nurse and Certified School Nurse, relaying messages as directed to teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians in order that a cooperative action will meet the health needs of pupils 10. Contacts parents/guardians or those responsible for children in case of serious injury, illness, or other health related problems as directed by the nurse. 11. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by the Associate Superintendent of Education, School Nurse or School Principal

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Technical: Maintains accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates and use of data to support data retrieval and analysis Maintains ongoing records of student visits to the health office documenting assessments, interventions, and dispositions in individual student health records Manages school health records in accordance with Illinois School Student Records Act, providing efficient retrieval of information and other related archival responsibilities Maintains the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties Computer literacy and competency in use of existing technology Interpersonal: Utilizes continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge Participates as an active member of the school community, representing health/wellness Performs other such duties and assumes other such responsibilities as may be assigned by the School Principal or Associate Superintendent of Education

District Core Competencies

Support the establishment of mutual respect and equal human dignity across the entire school community. Welcomes inclusion, equity and diversity. Have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students. Understanding that your identity may be different than students, parents, and staff, you are willing to put those differences aside for the success of all students. Regardless of the identities of students, staff, or parents, works collaboratively to build a successful relationship with them. Willingly anticipate, identify and adopt change. Engage in all job-related interactions and activities, with contacts from within and outside the District, in a courteous and professional manner. Communicate with styles that are approachable and respectful. Participate in professional development and training to become more effective and efficient. Take initiative to manage multiple tasks. Effectively organize work to be as productive as possible.

Physical Demands

Manual Dexterity: Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance. Physical Effort: Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods. Working Conditions: Some exposure to definitely disagreeable elements may exist.

Terms of Employment

Monday thru Friday Salary Range: Minimum of $16.59 per hour with the opportunity to earn up to and additional $2.10 per hour through KSA's (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities).

How to Apply

Internal applicants should apply online at External applicants should apply online at and attach three letters of recommendations, resume and transcript(s) to the online application. All applicants must be willing to interview in person and demonstrate skills through a situational analysis. Applicants will be contacted within three weeks if invited for an interview. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Further information regarding this position may be obtained by contacting:

Contact Person: Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States, use of lawful products while not at work, being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, genetic information, physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or other legally protected categories.