Health Assistant/Clerk - Intermediate/Middle School

Health Class II
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School/View Ridge Middle School
5 days per week (M-F), during school year (includes 11 holidays) pro-rated per start date.
6.75 hours per day. Time Range : 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM. Estimated start date: Immediate.
Rate of pay: $23.52 - $29.41, depending on prior verified like experience
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Details can be found here.
This position is represented by the Ridgefield Classified Association. Information pertaining to the various leave types, holidays, etc., can be found in the RCA Collective Bargaining Agreement located here.
EDUCATION: Minimum educational requirement is High School diploma or GED certificate and an Associate's Degree or comparable equivalent in related field from an accredited public or non-profit College or University. Vocational/Technical education may apply. At District discretion, related experience may replace required educational requirements.
EXPERIENCE: Two years' relevant health room experience and/or education required (educational office environment preferred). At District discretion, education and/or training may replace required work experience.
DUTIES: May include, but are not limited to:

• Adhere to standards of confidentiality in regard to students and staff.
• Administer first aid to students under direction/guidance of school nurse.
• Conduct health screenings, maintain student health records, and administer medication to students under direction/guidance of school nurse.
• Collect, assess, and input into Skyward individual student immunization data.
• Conduct checks for pediculosis as necessary.
• Refer students with health concerns to parents, private or community health resources, school personnel or other appropriate resources, assisting in activities necessary to overcome barriers to healthcare access.
• Participate on the school district health committee (as needed only during work days).
• Assist in coordinating school health activities, participating with other members of the school community,
• families and community resources.
• Collaborate with and assists school staff to meet the health, safety, developmental and educational needs of
• students and the school community.
• Attend and participate in designated meetings/trainings as directed by the supervisor.
• Travel between schools as needed.
• Notify appropriate authority immediately in the event of any incident or health issue occurring on school premises.
• Perform physical tasks, including repeated lifting up to 60 pounds and standing for extended periods.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Assist in maintaining student records at the building level, including scanning and digitally archiving in accordance with Washington State Archives' Records Retention Schedule.
• Access and work within a computerized student attendance system to accurately track and document student attendance information.
• Research student record discrepancies and/or documents prior to processing for any action.
• Assist with school receptionist duties to include phone and visitor information/messages as needed.
• Assist students with information regarding a wide variety of school-related matters.
• Assess, interact, exercise discretion and respond to situations involving staff, students, parents, the public and visitors in order to take appropriate action, provide information, facilitate communication among parties, and/or direct to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Direct student workers to assure quality performance and oversee that accurate information is exchanged.
• Receive, receipt, deposit, and electronically record General Fund and ASB monies in accordance with District policy and procedures.
• Administer medication and first aid as required to meet the immediate health care needs of students within the scope of District policies.
• Develop, research and maintain documents, files and records as directed. font-size: 8pt">Plan, compose and prepare written material as directed.
• Coordinate and monitor assigned building activities as directed. font-size: 8pt">Assist building administrators in maintaining up-to-date building web information.
• Process and maintain all work in accordance with District, State and Federal rules, regulations, policies, procedures and legal requirements.
• Assist other office personnel as directed.
• Notify appropriate authority immediately in the event of any incident occurring on school premises.
• Perform physical tasks, including repeated lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods.
• Perform related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate and carry out District/building rules, regulations and procedures.
• Possess competent record keeping skills.
• Possess proficient computer skills/experience including word processing, spreadsheet and other technological skills as requested.
• Ability to access and work within computerized data systems.
• Proficient accounting skills to include knowledge of rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to read, write and compute per needs of position.
• Proficient in composing and preparing letters and reports inclusive of accurate use of grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Possess competent organizational skills.
• Possess effective communication skills.
• Ability to problem-solve as needed.
• Ability to work with others as part of a team and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with students, parents, staff and the general public.
• Ability to accurately read, understand, interpret and follow written/oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly having minimum supervision in a very close office setting.
• Ability to work within the constraints of constant interruption, meet deadlines, perform under pressure and multi-task.
• Ability to operate technological equipment and other office machines/equipment as required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to lift and carry weights up to 50 pounds without assistance. font-size: 8pt">Ability to attend pertinent workshops pertaining to position.
• Ability to update skills as required.
• Consistent, reliable attendance according to established work schedule is required.
• Demonstrate proficiencies as assessed by District skills inventory.

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Notice of Nondiscrimination
Ridgefield School District No.122 complies with all state and federal rules and regulations and provides equal opportunity in programs and employment and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin/language, marital status, HIV/Hepatitis C status, sex, sexual orientation-including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.
Ridgefield School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services, bilingual education or inquiries regarding compliance procedures, contact Michael Baskette, Title IX/Section 504/ADA Coordinator, 510 Pioneer St., Ridgefield, WA 98642, (360) 619-1348, or by email at