Job Description:

Middle School Health Assistant

SUMMARY

Assists the school nurse in maintaining a comprehensive school health program. Cares for the health needs of students at a TUSD school under the direct/indirect supervision of the school nurse. Performs the essential duties and functions of a health assistant: attending to urgent medical need, personal and hygiene needs, maintaining medical records and health folders, administering prescribed medications according to instructions, and routine clerical duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. 
• One year of experience in a school health environment, or health care setting such as: health assistant, patient care technician, teacher assistant with medically fragile students or similar. 
• Knowledge of the universal precautions for handling body fluids. 
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions. 
• CPR and First Aid Certification.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Three years of experience in a health care setting or school health environment
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (MA), or Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certification

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

• FBI fingerprint background check 
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
• CPR and First Aid Certification must be submitted at the time of hire. Certification must be maintained current during the course of employment 
• Must release Social Security Number to be eligible for [AZ Health Care Cost Containment System] AHCCS-Provider ID Number
• Health Services orientation/training

COMMENTS

• Middle School Health Assistant pay range $17.49 to $20.31/hour
• Application Required on TUSD Website
• Job Reference #5329267
• Effective: 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR 
• Location: Utterback Middle School - 36th St. & Campbell Area
• Classification: White Collar
• FTE: .875 – 7 hours per day
• Work Calendar: 9.5 month 
• Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

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