School Heath Aide

Position: Health Aide
Location: In-Person, Park Side Elementary and Southview Elementary
FTE: 1.0 FTE, 180 Day Contract
Shift: Day Shift, 7:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Weekend Work: No
Travel Required: No
Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 Per Hour
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Marshall Public Schools is seeking a School Health Aide to serve split time between Park Side Elementary and Southview Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year. In collaboration and under direction of the Licensed School Nurse, the School Health Aide identifies, addresses, and monitors students’ health conditions, provides preventive screenings such as vision and hearing, provides and promotes health education such as growth and development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attend to the immediate health needs of students who report to the health office in addition to administering first aid to students/staff, medication and specialized treatments in accordance with State laws, district policies and student health related plans
• Assist in skilled nursing procedures (i.e. feeding tubes, catheterizations, medication administration, diabetic treatment, etc.)
• Collaborate with school nurse in reviewing student related data, planning and supporting student health related needs
• Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, and staff regarding minor health concerns and procedures
• Perform preventative screenings for vision and hearing capabilities
• Maintain student health related data
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Basic first aid knowledge
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to utilize basic technology

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience preferred
• Minnesota Licensed Practice Nurse preferred but will consider Medical Assistant or other health related certifications

• Minnesota Licensed Practice Nurse preferred but will consider Medical Assistant or other health related certifications
• Certification in CPR required

• The regular work environment of this position is typically in an office or clinical setting.
• Physical activities include sedentary to light work, including reaching, sitting, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, pulling, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The position requires the employee to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with students, teachers, staff, and outside agencies.
• The employee may occasionally be exposed to bodily fluids.

MPS BENEFITS:

• Sick leave/Earned Sick and Safe Time
• Personal leave
• 10 paid holidays
• Insurance Offerings: Health, Dental, Life Insurance following the Support Staff Master Agreement
• PERA Contribution

HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online by visiting www.marshall.k12.mn.us and completing the online application.
Contact Human Resources at (507) 929-2609 or hr@marshall.k12.mn.us with any questions.

Marshall, MN is located in Southwest Minnesota and is a regional hub for the southwest corner of the state. Marshall is also the home to Southwest Minnesota State University and several national and global industries, including the Schwan Food Company, Ralco, and US Bank. Take a virtual tour of Marshall Public Schools today!

It is the policy of Marshall Public Schools to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

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