What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Office Assistant (Part-time, 0.20 FTE) position at Richmond Middle School?
Richmond Middle School is seeking a Health Office Assistant. The ideal candidate will assist the school nurse in maintaining student health records, immunization records, and compliance data. Other duties include greeting health office patients and carrying out tasks as delegated by nurse, assist in ordering health supplies, answer and return phone calls, administer daily medications when needed. Knowledge of PS/SIS electronic charting, childhood immunizations, first aid and ability to triage student office visits are helpful. CPR/first aid certification and minimum of 2 years medical experience required. This school year position is 0.20 FTE, open until filled.
This position is governed by the HSS/NEA-NH Union Agreement.
This is a school year position with an hourly range of $19.91 to $26.12 depending on education and experience.
Please visit the Information for New Hires page for details about benefits and more.
POSITION TITLE: Regular Education - Support Staff
Job Description Approved By: SAU 70 School Board
Date:
01/01/2018
General Purpose:
Support teaching staff in achieving learning objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve appropriate levels of instruction.
Reports to:
Building Administrator
Supervises:
N/A
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties of this position may include some or all of the following:
- Work with students within the classroom environment or other environments within the school setting to assist in completion of lessons and implement goals and objectives.
- Provide individual and/or small group instructional support as directed by professional staff.
- Assist substitutes with teacher’s sub plans, class lists, attendance, and photocopying.
- Assist with clerical duties as assigned.
- Provide support in the department resource center.
- Monitor department equipment and supplies.
- Participate in scheduled meetings, as requested.
- Assist teacher(s) in maintaining appropriate classroom behavior or monitoring specific behavior management plans.
- Accompany students on field trips or to job sites.
- Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and break periods.
- Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
- Participate in in-service programs, as assigned.
- Assist the teacher in devising strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
- Recognize that student progress and records are confidential and must be discussed only with appropriate school personnel.
- Recognize that all communication with parents and other third parties regarding students shall not be the responsibility of the assistant and shall be conducted only by the professional staff.
- Perform other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.
- Must comply with all SAU 70 District policies and building / department rules, procedures, practices and objectives.
Evaluation: Evaluation will be completed by the Building Administrator or designee. Evaluation will be based on professional performance and effectiveness in carrying out the responsibilities of the position as defined.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
At-will; non exempt
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Associates Degree or equivalent
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of general concepts of child growth and development
- Knowledge of specific subject area content as required in the job assignment
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instruction
- Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with students and staff
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
NH Para-educator certification preferred.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:
Primary Physical Requirements:
(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)
1. Lift up to 10 lbs:
Frequently required
2. Lift 11 to 25 lbs:
Occasionally required
3. Lift 25 to 50 lbs:
Rarely required
4. Lift over 50 lbs:
Not required
5. Carry up to 10 lbs:
Frequently required
6. Carry 11 to 25 lbs:
Occasionally required
7. Carry 26 to 50 lbs:
Rarely required
8. Carry over 50 lbs:
Not required
9. Reach above shoulder height:
Occasionally required
10. Reach at shoulder height:
Frequently required
11. Reach below shoulder height:
Occasionally required
12. Push/Pull:
Occasionally required
Hand Manipulation:
(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)
1. Keyboarding:
Frequently required
2. Gross Manipulation:
Frequently required
3. Fine Manipulation:
Frequently required
Other Physical Consideration:
(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)
1. Twisting:
Occasionally required
2. Bending:
Occasionally required
3. Crawling:
Not required
4. Squatting:
Rarely required
5. Kneeling:
Rarely required
6. Crouching:
Occasionally required
7. Climbing:
Frequently Required
8. Balancing:
Occasionally required
During the Work Day, Employee is Required to:
1. Sit:
up to 3 consecutive hours
2. Stand:
up to 3 consecutive hours
3. Walk:
up to 1 consecutive hour
Cognitive and Sensory Requirement(s):
- Effectively exchange and receive information and instructions and respond to inquiries;
- Communicate with Others;
- Observe Students and Staff to ensure safety
Work Environment: Inside: up to 100%
Outside: up to 20%
Work Surface(s): Office Desk, Office Chair
Carpeted floor, tile floor
Other Training, Skills and Experience Requirements:
Ability to work with staff, students, parents, and the community
Other Considerations and Requirements:
The physical demands of an employee in a regular education support role are minimal. The employee is occasionally required to do some lifting. Employee is typically able to sit and stand as needed.
Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required by state law.
Salary : $20 - $26