Hoquiam School District No. 28

Districtwide Health Clerk

Job Description

Position Open Until Filled - First Screening Date: 4/14/2025

Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 8:15 AM - 3:15 PM

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
Resume
3 Letters of Recommendation - Including at least one from a supervisor

Job Summary:
The Health Clerk plays a vital role in supporting student well-being by fostering meaningful relationships, engaging learners in health education, providing adaptive pathways for individualized health needs, and strengthening connections within the school and broader community. The Health Clerk ensures a safe, organized, and efficient health environment that promotes academic success and personal growth for all students.

Key Responsibilities:

Meaningful Relationships:

Cultivate a nurturing and supportive environment for students requiring health-related assistance.
Establish strong communication with students, parents, and staff to promote trust and collaboration in addressing health needs.
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while handling sensitive student health information.
Maintain student and staff records with confidentiality and professionalism, building trust with all stakeholders.

Engaged Learners:

Educate students on basic health and hygiene practices to promote a healthy school environment.
Support students with individualized health plans, ensuring they receive the care necessary to fully engage in their learning experience.
Assist in implementing health-related school programs, such as wellness initiatives and safety drills.
School district wide health events and initiatives that promote student health and wellbeing

Adaptive Pathways:

Monitor and maintain health room operations, ensuring accessibility for all students in need of medical attention.
Input and manage health data in district systems (e.g., Skyward) to track student medical needs and interventions.
Provide first aid and emergency care while coordinating with families and medical professionals as needed.
Assist students with chronic conditions by following care plans and adapting support based on individual needs.
Manage health room related communications, including answering phones, responding to emails, and communicating in a timely and effective manner with students/staff/families/community members.

Community Connections:

Collaborate with families, school staff, and external health agencies to ensure comprehensive care for students.
Work with district liaisons to support homeless students in accessing medical care and other essential services.
Assist in the management and distribution of community-based health resources, such as weekend food backpack programs and hygiene kits.
Assist with preparation of health records for events and activities, field trips to support students during off campus trips/activities.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
Strong organizational, clerical, and computer skills, including proficiency in Google Suite.
Ability to maintain accurate health records and confidentiality.
Experience in working with students and understanding child development is preferred.
Background check required.

Working Conditions:

Exposure to a school environment with moderate noise levels.
Frequent standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs.; up to 100 lbs. with assistance).
Occasional outdoor supervision duties.

Salary: $25.30 - $31.37 an hour

Benefits: State allocation towards dental, vision, medical insurance, retirement, 9 paid holidays, 10 sick leave days, 3 personal leave days.

Employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and Sexual Misconduct background check.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Hoquiam School District #28 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle question and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator Jason Ihde 325 W. Chenault Avenue 360.538.8255 jihde@hoquiam.net , Director of Special Services and Section 504/ADA Coordinator Brianne Barrett 325 W. Chenault Avenue 360.538.8417 bbarrett@hoquiam.net and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Mike Villarreal, Superintendent 325 W. Chenault Avenue 360.538.8200 mvillarreal@hoquiam.net

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