Substitutes: Health Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) seeks   Substitute Health Assistants.

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in kindergarten through grade 12. Our two campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving Grades K-5 on our Goodrich Campus and Grades 6-12 on our Randolph Campus. The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs. 

Our mission— shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world —is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.

For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at 

Status: Part-time, On call
Department: Middle and Upper School
Salary Range: $25-$35 an hour (based on experience and education)

Position Description:
The Health Assistant is an integral part of the school community, providing students with vital healthcare services and working with the school team to ensure that there are safe, healthy, and clean conditions for learning. A substitute nurse is needed for when our Licensed School Nurse or Health Assistants are out sick or need predetermined days off. Duties include (but are not limited to) administration of lunchtime medications, including diabetic care, administration of basic first aid, supporting students with chronic health conditions when needed (e.g., asthma, seizure, anaphylaxis, etc), and assisting in documentation and tracking of health office visits and/or absence from school due to illness. Students range in age from 5 to 18, spread across two different campuses. The Goodrich Campus  serves students in grades K-5, while the Randolph Campus serves students in grades 6-12.

  Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medication Aide, Community Health Worker (CHW), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or equivalent training program
• College coursework in health, public health, child development, child psychology, or a related field
• Experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medical Assistant, Community Health Worker (CHW), or related experience

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and a list of references. To apply, please visit our website at  

SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.