2026-27 Sub Pool - Health Services (Health Screener)

Substitute Primary Screener

Salary: $115 per day

Substitute Primary Purpose: Under the supervision of the Director of Student Health Services and lead health screening specialist, act as a substitute screener for all schools.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification: Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct hearing and vision screenings (must obtain within 30 days of hire date)
• High School Graduate Preferred
• American Heart Association CPR and First Aid certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal & written); interpret policies & procedures; maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to multi-task, organize, prioritize and communicate
• Basic computer skills
• Bilingual communication skills preferred

Experience: Preferred - experience screening in hearing and vision.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Under the direction of the Director of Student Health or campus Registered Nurse (RN) or Lead Health Screening Specialist:
• Organize, provide, and document required screening of students across the district.
• Serve as health advocate for students.
• Communicate regularly with campus RN, Lead Health Screening Specialist, and Student Health Services Director regarding issues when conducting screenings on campus.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, TX DSHS, State Board of Education, and Hays CISD board, in the area of health services.
• Professional:
• Demonstrate behavior that is proficient, ethical, and responsible.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintain certification in CPR, vision, and hearing applicable to campus grade level. Provide copies of all certifications to Student Health Services.
• Attend continuing education training as indicated by any updates to health screening protocols in schools.
• Participate in at least 75% of meetings.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Equipment Used: Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, pulse oximeter, AED, vision/hearing screening equipment, 02, ambu bag, epipen, peak flow meter, nebulizer, glucometer, personal computer, copier, refrigerator and other basic clinic equipment.
• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED); special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
• Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension
• Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students
• Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

EEOC Statement: Hays Consolidated I.S.D. will not discriminate against any person in employment or exclude any person from participating in or receiving benefits of any of its activities or programs on any basis prohibited on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs.

Hays Consolidated Independent School District