Health (Aide) Paraprofessional

Job Title: Health (Aide)  Paraprofessional 

Reynoldsburg City Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At Reynoldsburg, our educators embody the principles outlined in Our Portrait of an Educator, inspiring students to innovate, collaborate, and excel. For more information, visit https://www.reyn.org/about-rcs/mission-vision-values. 

Primary Job Function: 

The Reynoldsburg City Schools’ Health Paraprofessional is responsible for performing a variety of duties in the health clinic, offering assistance and support to staff in the care of students, and performing related clinical and administrative duties as assigned. 

 Minimum Qualifications: 

• Possession of a valid State of Ohio Educational Aide Permit. 
• Possession of a valid CPR/AED and First Aid certification. 
• Successful completion of Medication Administration and Bloodborne Pathogens training. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Current licensure as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Medical Assistant (MA). 
• Previous experience in a K-12 school clinic or pediatric healthcare setting. 
• Experience working with students with complex physical or intellectual needs. 
• Proficiency in PowerSchool or similar Student Information Systems (SIS). 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Primary functions may include the following duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions within this classification. 

Clinical Support 

• Provide first aid and emergency care to students in the clinic in accordance with district protocols.
• Document and administer medications accurately, following established protocols, including prescription (Rx), over-the-counter (OTC), and self-carry medications.
• Check in, count, and sign for medications; verify all medication orders for accuracy prior to administration.
• Assist licensed staff in mandated vision and hearing screenings.
• Perform or assist with medical procedures (e.g., catheterization, G-tube feeding, diapering) only after proper training and under the supervision or delegation of a Licensed School Nurse, in accordance with Ohio law (OAC 4723-13).
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized clinic environment, including proper disposal of sharps and biohazard materials.
• Assist students with physical needs, such as maneuvering into wheelchairs, changing tables, or other mobility assistance.

Administrative Operations 

• Assist with clinic setup at the start of the school year.
• Prepare and distribute classroom first aid kits.
• Maintain accurate clinic records, daily logs, health folders, and screening documentation.
• Enter student health information, including new health concerns and immunization data, into PowerSchool and notify the School Nurse of relevant updates.
• Monitor clinic supplies and assist with inventory and reordering.
• Support communication with parents/guardians regarding routine health matters as directed.
• Ensure strict confidentiality of all student health and educational records in compliance with FERPA and applicable privacy requirements.

Student Assistance & Supervision 

• Interact with students in a calm, supportive, and professional manner to maintain order and promote student well-being.
• Assist in managing student behavior within the clinic consistent with district expectations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: 

• Basic first aid and emergency response procedures
• Student confidentiality requirements (FERPA and related standards)
• General English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Basic mathematics

Skilled in: 

• Use of Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office applications
• Accurate recordkeeping and documentation
• Communicating effectively with students, parents, and staff using tact and discretion
• Responding appropriately to challenging student behaviors

Ability to: 

• Maintain accurate health and administrative records
• Follow written and verbal instructions from licensed staff and administrators
• Complete and maintain required trainings and certifications
• Lift, carry, push, and pull supplies and equipment
• Bend, stoop, reach, and assist with student transfers and positioning

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:  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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in keeping with law.

Physical Demands – While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others. The employee is required to sit or stand and move around for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to push, pull, lift and carry over  pounds on occasion. Specifically, this role requires the ability to maneuver students into wheelchairs and onto changing tables. 

Working Conditions – The employee in this position may experience occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue. The employee may also be required to interact with unruly children. 

Driving Requirement – This position may require driving. 

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the employee’s supervisor and or appointing authority.