2026-2027 Health Aid

About the Role

The Health Aide assists (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of students, relieving teachers of non-instructional tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with non-instructional and personnel duties (e.g., snacks, toileting, clothing routines, mobility, transfers) to support teachers and students.
• Administer classroom assignments, tests, homework, and make-up work to support teachers in the instructional process.
• Assist students individually or in small groups with assignments (e.g., read stories, listen to students read, facilitate activities) to reinforce learning concepts.
• Attend meetings and in-service presentations to acquire and convey information related to job functions.
• Maintain classroom equipment, work areas, and manual/electronic files to ensure availability, safety, and compliance with requirements.
• Monitor students in various settings (e.g., classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Report observations and incidents (e.g., accidents, fights, inappropriate behavior, safety concerns) to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to emergency situations (e.g., injured students, fights) to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct to appropriate personnel.
• Support classroom teachers and school personnel in implementing students' daily living skills.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Passing score on the Health Aide Praxis Exam.
• Criminal background clearance and fingerprint clearance.
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunization.

Skills

• Perform multiple tasks with the potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions.
• Operate standard office equipment and use pertinent software applications.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and ratios.
• Read manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and present information to others.
• Understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of grammar, punctuation, child development stages, learning styles, and age-appropriate activities.
• Schedule activities, meetings, or events; gather and collate data; use basic job-related equipment.
• Work with diverse individuals and data; maintain confidentiality; set priorities; work as part of a team; handle constant interruptions.
• Analyze issues and create action plans; interpret guidelines independently.

Work Environment

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; significant fine finger dexterity.
• Job requires 25% sitting, 40% walking, and 35% standing.
• Performed in a generally hazard-free environment.

Job related experience is desired.