Southeast Delco School District

Health Room Aide

Sharon Hill School

 

Position for 2026-2027 School Year

 

 

 

Reports to: Sharon Hill School Principal

 

Job Summary:

 

Assist in addressing, maintaining, and improving student health in the school building.

 

Qualifications:

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Southeast Delco School District will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations in assessing an employee's ability to carry out or otherwise meet the job requirements set forth herein in a satisfactory manner.

 

 

Duties & Responsbilities:

 

• Prepare and maintain student health records to include individual cumulative health records for new students, immunizations data on original school entries and information from family physicians, dentists and parents/ guardians onto the health record under the direction of certified school nurse.


• Organize, perform, and supervise state mandated health and wellness screenings for students.


• Provide first aid and emergency care to students and staff.


• Maintain and update health emergency cards for students.


• Maintain required documentation (daily log, monthly, and yearly report) to include health records on all students.


• Serve as a resource for classroom teachers and the community regarding health/wellness education, growth and maturity, personal hygiene, dental care, etc.


• Provide information and instruction on health topics as required and/or mandated.


• Administer medication according to school district policy and as prescribed by the student’s physician.


• Order supplies and maintain an inventory for each nurse’s office.


• Complete and submit all reports requested by the PA Department of Health and/or the district.


• Reports suspected cases of child abuse to the school nurse or principal.


• Maintain communication with staff regarding the special, physical, and medical needs of students while maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.


• Administer medication as prescribed by the student’s physician.


• Provide first aid emergency care to students and staff.


• Maintain a clean, safe and organized health room.


• Maintain written and computer documentation to include daily log, monthly, and yearly report.


• Provide yearly screenings in accordance with State Health.


• Maintain workers compensation information for staff and maintain communication with Human Resources.


• Communicate with students, staff, and parents by phone and mail correspondence.


• Attend IEP meeting, SAP groups, and initiate CYS calls.


• Maintain Medical Alerts on all students, including allergies.


• Monitor mental health and physical well-being of students, intervention and follow-up.


• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Required Skills & Abilities:

 

• Visual acuity


• Auditory acuity


• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills


• Able to make judgments and work under high level of stress


• Ability to communicate effectively


• Ability to organize tasks


• Ability to handle multiple tasks


• Ability to exercise good judgment


• Must possess computer skills


• Ability to operate various nursing equipment


• Ability to operate various school/office equipment


• Must appropriately handle confidential information

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required


• Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN) or Professional Nurse (RN) license required


• Valid in-person CPR & First Aid certificate


• Prior experience in school setting desired

Pre-employment Requirements:

• Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check, FBI fingerprinting Background Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance


• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (ACT 168)


• School Personnel Health Record and TB test

Physical Requirements:

• May be exposed to hazardous materials, body fluids, or disease


• Ability to reach above and below the waist


• Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects


• Some stooping, bending, kneeling, and twisting of the body required


• Ability to lift and/or carry supplies and/or papers weighing no more than 50 lbs.


• Ability to stand for extended periods of time with some walking or moving throughout the building

Level of Compensation:

 

This position's salary is determined by the collective bargaining plan for Support Staff employees. The starting salary for this position is $27.39/hour. After the completion of the 90-day probationary period, this position is eligible for a raise to bring the salary to $27.92/hour. This is a full-time, 10 month position.

 

Disclaimer:

 

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the scope of responsibility, and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. 

 

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status. 

 

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.

 

The Southeast Delco School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.