ABOUT THE JOB: Persons in these positions work 3 hours per day, Monday – Friday during school session. Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of clerical duties of moderate difficulty and related to student health care; performs minor first aid; maintains student health records; performs related work as required. JOB DUTIES: Records and maintains student health data (i.e. maintains records of students referred to the school health office, medication records, and immunization records) all in a confidential manner; ensures there is a health record on file for every student, and alerts school nurse to serious medical conditions e.g. diabetes, seizures, cardiac problems, cancer, and any severe allergies; takes temperatures; administers minor first aid; administers student medications in accordance with established district policy and procedures; notifies site administrator and school nurses as early as possible of serious illness or injury; performs specialized health procedures (i.e. basic blood sugar readings, assists in asthmatic breathing treatments or toileting) as trained and assigned; keeps health office and equipment clean and orderly; maintains inventory of health office and first aid supplies and submits orders, as appropriate; serves as a continuing liaison between home and school; distributes health notices; assists parents in completing necessary enrollment, consent, and medical forms; assists is the process of meeting identified medical needs of children and following up within district guidelines; makes referrals to community resources for children and families, in accordance with guidelines; monitors classroom and school attendance patterns; compiles required statistics and reports for Federal, State, and local agencies as required; performs a variety of related clerical duties; and participates in scheduled staff development meetings, as assigned. Complete Job Description available at www.ggusd.us under Employment/Classified Job Opportunities/Job Descriptions EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS  Education and Experience: Graduation from high school, or equivalent. One year of experience equivalent to full-time work in office clerical work is desirable. Some experience working with community service organizations is highly desirable. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered. Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered. CERTIFICATE: Must possess and maintain per CPR and First Aid guidelines a valid First Aid Certificate and a Cardio- Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (through classes endorsed by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross). A copy of current certification cards must be submitted at the time of the oral rating exam. Only certificates obtained through classes endorsed by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross will be accepted. A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING…. Knowledge of: Resources and services available in the local school community; current first aid and CPR principles and practices, as well as related health and safety precautions; and personal hygiene practices. Ability to: Understand and apply rules, regulations, procedures, and policies; maintain accurate records; work independently and in a confidential manner; establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and others in the community; follow oral and written instructions; follow current universal precautions relative to first aid methods and appropriate responses to illness and injury; understand and correctly implement specialized medical procedures as trained (i.e. blood sugar levels, seizures, allergic reactions); and work with frequent interruptions.