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Mount Desert Island Regional School System, AOS 91

Student Health Aide

Pay: $55,224/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Mount Desert, ME (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/12/2026

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$41,219 / year median in Maine

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Mount Desert Elementary School Opening beginning August 2026 Student Health Aide Mount Desert Elementary School is seeking a compassionate, vigilant, and qualified Student Health Aide to provide dedicated daily health support for a primary level student. The ideal candidate will foster a safe, supportive environment that allows our student to thrive and participate fully in their school day.

Required Certification:

Maine DOE Criminal History Record Check -

CHRC CPR & First Aid:

Active certification in

Child CPR and Pediatric First Aid Key Responsibilities:

Monitor the daily physical health, safety, and well-being of a primary level student. Administer student-specific health protocols and basic first aid as needed. Coordinate closely with school staff and parents regarding the student's daily health status. Maintain a clean, safe, and nurturing environment for the student.

Experience:

Previous experience working with early childhood students, ideally in a health, caregiving, or educational setting.

Traits:

Exceptionally reliable, patient, and detail-oriented, with excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Background as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant (MA), or Educational Technician. To apply, scan a cover letter, resume, Certification, and completed (found at www.mdirss.org) as a single PDF attachment and send it to hiring@mdirss.org. Heather Dorr, Principal Mount Desert Elementary School 207-276-3348 / hdorr@mdirss.org Accepting applications until a suitable candidate is found.

Equal Opportunity Employer Pay:

$23.93 - $29.17 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person