About this opportunity
Broken Arrow Public Schools lists this School Health Aide opportunity in broken arrow, Oklahoma. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Type:
Health Services/School Health Aide
Date Posted:
9/18/2026
Location:
Highland Park Elementary
JOB TITLE: School Health Aide
DEPARTMENT: Health Services/Assigned Site*
REPORTS TO: Principal/Supervising Nurse/Lead Nurse
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: 9- month contract, 7 hours/day
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education: High school diploma or GED; basic healthcare training preferred
Experience: Minimum 1 year in health care setting preferred
Skills: Certified in Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid; knowledge of universal precautions; strong interpersonal and organizational skills; basic computer skills; excellent attention to detail and accuracy; acceptable completion of district training as per skills list.
*Basic data collection skills: i.e., vital signs (temporal temperature, radial pulse, adult and pediatric blood pressure respirations)
*Respiratory safety: i.e., nebulizers and inhalers
*Wound care: i.e., appropriately cleaning of and dressing of wounds (scrapes, abrasions, etc.)
*Medication administration: i.e., oral, nasal, ophthalmic, otic and topical medications; gastrostomy tubes; use of emergency medications, including but not limited to Epi-pens, rectal Diastat, nasal versed, Glucagon
*Diabetes care: per American Diabetes Association and Oklahoma State Department of Health guidelines and per student's physician orders
*Procedures that may be delegated to health aides include (but not limited to): urinary catheterization, colostomy care, gastrostomy tube care, gastrostomy tube feedings, oral suctioning
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : these statements are intended to describe the responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Utilizes standards of care and first aid training in caring for students and staff including but not limited to:
collecting data in compliance with health services standards and supervising nurse instructions
administering, documenting and inventorying medications in compliance with health services standards
communicating appropriately with supervising nurse
compiling data as directed
providing care within the scope of practice and limitations of position
utilizing appropriate problem solving and accurately performing approved job skills
Prioritizes and organizes completion of job responsibilities, including but not limited to:
responding in a timely manner to students, parents and staff
performing required duties in a timely manner consistent with standards and deadlines
Maintains accurate records including but not limited to: accurately documenting all services provided to students and staff
accurately utilizing appropriate computer and paper documentation systems
utilizing appropriate language, terminology and abbreviations
tracking and documenting immunizations
Supports health services goals through continuous quality improvement and educational activities including but not limited to:
attending health services meetings as directed
contributing ideas and information as requested
participating in activities and/or projects as requested
complying with all health services standards
Participates appropriately in district safety activities including but not limited to:
collecting, organizing and maintaining student and staff emergency information
remaining knowledgeable regarding evacuation procedures
maintaining a safe and organized work environment
consulting with supervising nurse regarding any potentially hazardous situation
ESSENTIAL BEHAVIOR:
Ability to use sound judgment in any situation. Ability to receive and appropriately respond to directions of a Supervising Nurse and/or administrator. Must be able to deal successfully and rapidly with changes in assignments and properly respond to complaints. Must build harmonious rapport and work cooperatively with district staff, students and the public while achieving the objectives of the job. Handles problematic and/or difficult situations by communicating to the appropriate person.
ATTENDANCE STATEMENT:
Able to be in attendance for assigned responsibilities with 95% attendance.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Primarily inside working conditions with no extreme environmental conditions. Routine exposure to body fluids. Routine exposure to ill students.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS: Walking as required to perform responsibilities and assist with students
Sitting as required to perform responsibilities and monitor students
Standing as required to perform responsibilities and assist with students
Use of hands and arms for lifting/positioning students and manipulating adaptive equipment as required for student disabilities
Bending/stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, crawling as necessary to care for students
Able to lift 50 lbs in an emergency
Ability to react quickly with no advance warning to secure student safety and/or to assist with emergency medical situations.
Talking and hearing as to communicate concerning job-related duties as assigned
Smell
Close vision, i.e., able to read medication labels correctly, with or without correction
Distance vision, i.e., able to recognize faces at 20 feet, with or without correction
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Simple and firm grasping, left and right hands
Fine manipulating, left and right hands
Worksite address
broken arrow, OK, 74013, US
Who can apply
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