Jr/Sr High School Health Assistant

Fairmont Area Schools seeks a passionate student-centered candidate for a School Health Assistant / School Nurse long term substitute position at the Jr./Sr. High School from August 24, 2026 - February 5, 2027.

This position is available to be filled by either a School Health Assistant or School Nurse. The position is open to be either full time or part time. Fairmont Area School District is located in Fairmont, Minnesota on I-90. "The City of Lakes" has a population of roughly 10,000 and attracts many professionals for manufacturing, service, and agriculture-related careers. Fairmont citizens take great pride in its public school and have repeatedly supported the district and the staff. This partnership makes living and working in the community a special setting where individual efforts can create impactful and sustainable change. 

Fairmont Area Schools serves about 1,700 students preK-12th grade from Fairmont and the surrounding area. Many families choose to open-enroll in Fairmont due to our committed staff, robust programming, and quality facilities. Graduating classes are roughly 140 students per year and classroom sizes are in the twenties. The professionals who work at Fairmont Area Schools are committed to researching, implementing, and refining research-based best practices for the betterment of the student experience. This student-centered approach is shared throughout the entire district, from classroom to boardroom. At Fairmont Area Schools, everyone is valued and treated as an individual. 

The school health assistant / school nurse will work closely with the student support team.  The school health assistant / school nurse will help support the following:

Assess student wellbeing and provide care to students within scope of practice and training in compliance with the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act and current policies/procedures
Maintain student health records in a confidential manner
Administer hearing and vision screening programs at appropriate grade levels
Develop individualized health care plans as appropriate
Review and manage student health forms and immunization records
Administer medications and perform nursing care procedures per the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act and current policies/procedures
Provide support and education to students, families, and staff for student health needs
Work with school staff and community resources to enhance health services to students in need
Engage in continuing education to support ongoing professional growth and development

Fairmont Area Schools has a competitive compensation package and supports which include but are not limited to…

Starting Pay to be determined based on credentials
Health, Life, Dental, and Vision insurance

Fairmont Area School Student Support Team takes an innovative and individualized approach focused on helping students develop social skills, understand social norms, and perspective on their influence on others. The preferred applicant will possess strong communication skills, a passion for helping all students and flexibility to meet individual student needs. If you have any questions related to the position, please feel free to contact Principal Brusky at (507) 238-4411.