School Health Aide

About Us

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools across four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education, equipping students with real-world readiness for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

Purpose

To join a team with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. As a School Health Aide, you will assist in supporting the instructional program by creating a climate of health and well-being in the school and addressing the health needs of the school community, consistent with CSUSA's goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic healthcare to students and staff.
• Perform health screenings.
• Serve as a liaison between school personnel, family, and community healthcare providers to ensure a healthy school environment.
• Consult with other school professionals, such as food service personnel, physical education teachers, coaches, and counselors.
• Provide health-related education to students and staff in both individual and group settings.
• Monitor immunizations, manage communicable diseases, and assess the school environment to prevent injury and ensure safety.
• Oversee infection control measures.
• Actively participate in school safety plans that address school violence, bullying, and emergencies.
• Oversee medication administration, health care procedures, and the development of healthcare plans.
• Oversee vision, hearing, body mass index, and mental health screening procedures.
• Make decisions related to the delegation of healthcare tasks as directed by state laws and professional practice guidance.
• Provide health advice to school educational teams, such as the Committee on Special Education and the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) team.
• Perform clinical duties, including:
  • Take vital signs.
  • Collect patient medical history and information.
  • Prepare and clean clinic areas.
  • Prepare and administer medications.
  • Log patient visits and keep appropriate records.
  • Properly dispose of waste and contaminated materials.
• Perform administrative duties, including:
  • Answer phones.
  • Follow up with patients regarding questions.
  • Log patient information.
  • Create and manage school health records.
  • Track and order supplies.

Requirements

• CPR Certified.
• CNA Certification, LPA License, or College Education preferred.
• Minimum of 1-year successful experience as a nurse's assistant or clinical assistant (preferred).
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Proficiency with school software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and time management.
• Ability to interact with all school stakeholders.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment includes usual office working conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
• Travel within or outside of state may be required.

This job is non-exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.