Health Aide - IDEA Converse (Immediate Opening)

About the Role

Mission: The Health Aide is primarily responsible for providing health services to students, conducting state‑mandated screenings, maintaining 100 % immunization state compliance and maintaining accurate files. The school health aide also promotes health education and preventative health practices for students. All clinic staff report directly to the campus Assistant Principal of Operations (APO). Medical and compliance matters for the district are directed to the Director of Health Services.

Responsibilities

• Health Services: Provide direct care using professional assessment skills, the nursing process, and established school health protocols; serve as a health advocate for students; notify parents of accidents or illnesses and secure medical care in emergencies; coordinate medication administration; establish and implement mandatory screening procedures; make referrals as necessary.
• Consultation: Act as a health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community; assess student problems and refer appropriately; participate in health‑related school committees and develop Individual Health Plans; collaborate on health‑related IEP items; assist in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse; make home visits with principal’s permission; communicate regularly with campus director of operations, health services coordinator, counselors, teachers, parents, food services, and other staff.
• Administration: Review and evaluate immunization records; compile, maintain, and file physical and electronic reports, clinic records, and updated health records for all students; request supplies and equipment to maintain clinic inventory; comply with federal, state, and district policies and report health and safety hazards; follow all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Professional Development: Maintain certification as a CNA or RMA and CPR/First Aid; maintain state‑approved vision, hearing, spinal, and AN screening certifications; model professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (required).
• One year experience in a health‑related position (experience with school‑age children preferred).
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (required).
• Current certification in CPR/AED/First Aid (required).
• Certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services to conduct vision, hearing, spinal, and AN screenings (preferred).

Competencies & Skills

• Knowledge of basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient keyboarding and file‑maintenance abilities.
• Ability to use a personal computer and software for database development and word processing.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Pay

Hourly rate ranges from $17.30 (0 years experience) to $21.62 (with experience). The role is eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of employee premiums for the base medical plan and subsidizing most costs for spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Paid Family Leave: up to 8 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to 50 % of tuition (maximum $5,250 per year) for qualifying degree programs, subject to manager discretion and budget.
• Employer‑paid mental/behavioral health: five face‑to‑face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and additional work‑life services at no cost.
• Dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, and professional development opportunities.
• Potential relocation allowance to defray moving costs, if applicable.

About IDEA Public Schools

IDEA Public Schools believes every child can go to college. Founded in 2000, the network has grown from 150 students to a multi‑state system of tuition‑free Pre‑K‑12 charter schools, serving over 80,000 college‑bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, and Ohio. IDEA consistently ranks nationally on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high‑school lists, with a legacy of sending 100 % of its graduates to college. Employees join a team and family that values mission‑driven impact, accountability, urgency, entrepreneurship, feedback, cross‑departmental collaboration, and professional conduct.