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Sun Prairie Area School District

Health Assistant

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What they do

A School Nurse provides care to school age children. Provides first aid, treats illnesses that occur at school, administers medications, and coordinates with other health care providers, including behavioral and mental health care providers. May work at a school or travel to different schools within a school district.

$58,680 / year median in Wisconsin

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Job Description

Openings as of 8/19/2026 force display?

True Openings as of 8/19/2026
Health Assistant JobID:
3574
Position Type:
Support Staff•
Health Services/ Health Assistant Date Posted:
8/18/2026
Location:
Prairie Phoenix Academy Date Available:
08/24/2026
STARTING WAGE:
$25.88 per hour + (based on experience) This position is full time, 7.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, during the school year. See attached calendar for exact work dates. Benefits and paid time off included. Consideration will be given to applicants having a degree and/or experience in a related field.
Summary:
The purpose of this position is to assist the District Nurse in meeting the comprehensive health needs of students in the educational environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Provides appropriate first aid and basic emergency care for illness or injuries according to district established policies and procedures; Refers emergency situations to parents, health care provider, or hospital as necessary. Prioritizes student care in health office based on symptoms of illness or level of injury. Administers medications and carry out nursing procedures independently according to licensure and knowledge base as directed by the District Nurse. Maintains ongoing communication with students, their parents, teachers, school staff, principal, and district nurse. Communicates to the District Nurse any need for follow-up of student health concerns. Assists in planning and implementation of school health screenings under the supervision of the district nurse. Maintains student health records, including entering immunizations, health conditions, daily health office log and screening results. Performs clerical duties associated with school health office, including but not limited to running health office reports, creating forms, managing immunization mailings, and organizing health information for school sponsored activities. Assists in the control of communicable diseases. Orders, maintains and properly stores all necessary supplies and equipment in the health office. Maintains current certification in CPR, First Aid, blood borne pathogens and other trainings as required. Supports and facilitates implementation of student health protocols and school health policies and guidelines (such as life threatening allergy guidelines). Follows through with directives and instructions consistently from District Nurse, independently makes decisions and solves problems to meet the needs of students according to licensure and knowledge base. Creates a caring health room climate to meet student health needs and facilitate return to class. Reinforces behaviors and educate students on meeting their health needs. Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions Licensed Practical Nurse, graduate of accredited school for Licensed Practical Nursing or equivalent with one to two years nursing experience. CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of start date. Must possess a valid driver's license. Minimum Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions Physical Requirements Ability to perform light to moderate physical work, frequently lifting up to 10 to 15 pounds without assistance and when needed, lifting up to 50 to 80 pounds with assistance. Ability to reach in all directions with full range of motion, bend/stoop and use hand/eye coordination to assist students in any required capacity when needed. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to work independently within the guidelines of policy and procedure using discretion and good judgment. Ability to react quickly, calmly, and decisively in a crisis. Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks requiring timelines and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to be a collaborative and confidential team member. Ability to use various health and first aid equipment and supplies. Mathematical Ability Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate decimals and percentages Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication cProvide a specific example from your practice when a student's identity or background caused you to change your approach to teaching a lesson. Attachment(s): 2026-27 192 DAY
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