What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant I, Health Tech II (Long Term Temporary) - MS2315 position at Kent School District?
This is a long term temporary position for the 23/24 school year. This position is 5.25 hours per day/9 months - spread pay over 12 months.
Martin Sortun Elementary, a National Title 1 School of Distinction, serves a diverse population of students with varied strengths and abilities. As Mountaineers, we believe that teaching and learning, like mountain climbing, requires commitment and passion. We invite you to climb along with us. Although our journey may often be challenging, the “view” is worth the effort! We enjoy a highly collaborative work environment where both instructional and special teams collaborate in professional learning communities to advance student learning. Job-imbedded instructional coaching provides continuous support in reading, writing, and STEAM to maintain our growth mindset culture where change is our norm and standards-based instruction our target. We consistently utilize the latest research-based practices to successfully prepare all our students for their futures… whatever it takes!
Criteria for Initial Placement on the Schedule per Collective Bargaining Agreement: Experience credit for regular employees shall only be allowed for prior experience in a K-12 educational unit to the extent required by RCW 28A.400.300 as amended.
Clerical level testing will be done after the initial interviews for finalists only. All applicants will be screened for interviews without passing the clerical test for this position. Finalists will be required to pass the clerical test associated with this position.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This 9 month position is part of the KAEOP bargaining unit.
ASSIGNMENT: The purpose of this position is to administer first aid to ill or injured students according to district guidelines; attend to ill or injured students and determine what course of action should be taken; maintain a log of all students utilizing health room services; dispense medications according to written district policy; assist with screening programs such as vision, dental, and scoliosis; maintain required student health records; complete accident reports (student or staff), check for head lice and determine re-entry to school; maintain confidentiality with regard to district-related records and matters and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Provide health room services in accordance with established district procedures; administers first aid to ill or injured students when appropriate. Attend to ill or injured students and determine what course of action should be taken.
- Administers medication in accordance with district procedures and keeps accurate weekly counts of medication.
- Updates and maintains student health records using computerized applications, such as an automated student information system as well as word processing and spreadsheet applications; maintains hard copy files, as needed.
- Types correspondence and processes a variety of forms, including immunization and out of compliance forms.
- Makes appropriate emergency communications, including follow-up reports; documents health room activities on Health Room Registry, maintains student health records; hearing, vision, scoliosis and lice checks of students.
- Maintains log of all students utilizing health room services; dispense medications according to written district policy
- Assists with screening programs such as vision, dental, and scoliosis;
- Maintains confidentiality with regard to district-related records and matters and other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.
- Provides clerical support, including typing and/or word processing, graphics, data entry, file maintenance, materials organization and duplication, ordering supplies, health information recording, and records control.
- Provides for a friendly, open, and safe atmosphere in the secretarial office and school reception area.
- Maintains a high degree of confidentiality with regard to all district-related matters and records.
- Provides assistance to other staff, as needed.
- Serves as member of the building support team; performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent educational experience, required. Additional related training desirable; or any combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and ability required to perform the work.
- Completion of Kent School District’s clerical testing at the administrative assistant II (B) level, with a score of 70% or higher. Clerical testing of at least administrative assistant level II (B), with a score of 70% or higher, must be on file before the closing date.
- Valid first aid, CPR card, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training and knowledge of modern emergency health-care procedures required for school positions. (Training provided by KSD, if needed)
- Must be willing to administer medication to students.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Must demonstrate a successful level of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
- Must have good customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to exhibit multicultural and ethnic understanding and sensitivity with the ability to communicate effectively with all cultural groups in the school community.
- Experience working with a diverse student population and the specific school demographics.
- Experience working with secondary students.
- Ability to keep timely, accurate, and efficient records, including preparation of reports from student records.
- Must be flexible and willing to learn new health care procedures.
- Ability to operate modern office machines, including office copier, computer, FAX, and calculator.
- Ability to learn new operations, procedures, processes, and use of new equipment.
- Able to maintain open communication with all office staff members, students, parents and the general public.
- Ability to organize, set priorities, and work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to exercise sound independent judgment, including appropriate handling of confidential matters.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the general public.
- Desired characteristics are: flexibility; ability to organize ideas, time and materials to accomplish goals; enthusiasm; ability to express ideas clearly and understand concepts being discussed; ability to learn new ideas and skills; ability and willingness to develop favorable relationships with students; and willingness to model behavior deemed appropriate by the school district and the community.
APPLICATION: All applicants must complete the RainShadow online application. Once complete, log-in and go to Position Search on the toolbar. Find the position in which you are interested. Click on “View Position Details” located to the left of the position title. At the top of the next page is an “Apply for this Position” button. This will enter your name on the list of candidates for the chosen position.
Please note: If you apply for this position and do not meet the required qualifications listed above, your name will be removed from the list of applicants for this position.
ALL POSITIONS CLOSE AT 11:00 P.M. ON THE CLOSING DATE.
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