What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Health Technician position at Elma School District?
NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following classified position:
2026-2027
Elma Preschool
Preschool Health Technician
(dependent on student enrollment)
Date Posted: 03-12-2026
Closing Date: 03-18-2026 or until filled
EESP Salary Schedule Rate Range:
- $27.82 - $31.98 per hour
Assignment:
- Mon - Thurs; 6.5 hours per day
Benefits Include:
- Twelve (12) Days Sick Leave per school year
- Two (2) Personal Leave Days with pay per year
- Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
- DCP- Deferred Compensation Program
- Washington Paid Family Medical Leave
- Medical; Dental; Vision; Basic Life; AD&D; LTD Insurance; FSA and DCAP
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Meets NCLB definition of highly qualified requirements:
- A two-year Associate degree
- 72-quarter or 48-semester college credits, or
- A passing score of 455 on the ETS Para Pro Assessment
- WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (fee paid by the employee)
- Ability to lift up to 50-100 lbs. in two-person lift/transfer
- Positive and flexible attitude with students, staff, parents, and team members
- Must participate in the Fundamental Course Training to gain the necessary skills to perform this position
- Willingness to work toward successful demonstration of core competencies
- Demonstrated competence in basic academic/communication skills appropriate to site assignment
- Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
- The safety and health of students and others are essential functions of this position
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working with special need students and medically fragile students
- Work as a team player
- Experience working as a CNA
- Experience working as a health assistant
Responsibilities:
- Work with medical fragile student in preschool setting.
- Monitor student while riding bus to and from school.
- Assist student with hygiene (toileting, dressing), feeding, and mobility
- Maintain a safe, clean environment
- Work closely with the school nurse, preschool team and family to ensure proper implementation of the care plan
- Adhere to HIPAA
- Observation and monitoring of the student, taking and recording vitals
Application Process:
Current employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest and must have an updated resume with an Elma School District #68 job application on file with the Human Resources Officer at hr@eagles.edu by the closing date.
To apply, visit www.edjobsnw.org and create an account for those interested in the open position. Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, Two (2) Letters of Recommendation or Reference Forms, College Transcript or ETS Para Pro Assessment.
The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:
504 Section Coordinator, Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu
Title IX Officer, Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmith@eagles.edu
El Distrito Escolar de Elma es un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades. Se les notifica a los estudiantes, familias y otras partes interesadas que el distrito no discrimina por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, edad, origen nacional, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, estado de veterano o militar, discapacidad, o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio en ninguno de sus programas o actividades, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.
Las personas designadas para atender consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación son:
Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu
Oficial de Title IX: Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmith@eagles.edu
Salary : $28 - $32