SCHOOL HEALTH ASST

ORLANDO

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

Under direct supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform school-based duties associated with the daily operation of the clinic. Employees in this classification function at an entry level capacity and perform basic first aid duties associated with treating sick or injured student. Performs related work as directed. Responsibilities and Qualifications EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Responds to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light. Administers first aid for minor cuts and injuries and provides care for ill students (not chronic conditions). Reviews immunization records for compliance and completes/reviews medical records in students' cum folders. Dispenses medication to students. Conducts vision/hearing screenings as well as scoliosis screening. Conducts follow-up on health screenings and referral to Learning Community-based RN as necessary. Assists with blood sugar monitoring (diabetes)/inhalers (asthma)/ Epi-pen administration (allergies). Provides specialized care for chronically-ill/medically-fragile students as assigned by the Learning Community-based RN. Inspects for head lice. Administers CPR and other emergency procedures, as needed. Recognizes and reports child abuse/neglect. Notifies parents in case of medical emergencies or illness; fills out emergency forms; files forms for later retrieval. Maintains medication forms to dispense medication to students; tracks amounts given; sends records to parents; prepares weekly and monthly reports. Records number of students seen and purpose for clinic visitation; tracks number of students as well as statistical data relating to reasons for clinic visitation. Implement knowledge of the Response to Intervention model in both academic and behavioral structures. May perform general clerical duties, as needed. Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS. With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position. Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS - While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members. Performs related duties as directed. MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE - High school diploma or GED; completion of OCPS Comprehensive Health Assistant training required or any equivalent combination of related education, training and experience, as determined by the Medical Director, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential job functions. Training must be complete within thirty (30) days of entering the position. PERFORMANCE APTITUDES - Data Utilization: Requires the ability to calculate, compute, summate, and/or tabulate data and/or information. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations. Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations. Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to start, stop, operate and monitor the functioning of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information. Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action. Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.

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