Job Information
Cedar Rapids Community School District 2024 Health Secretary - KCU in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
2024 Health Secretary - KCU JobID: 12564
Position Type:
Short Term Contract-Non-teaching
Date Posted:
4/17/2024
Location:
West Willow Elementary School
SUMMARY:
Manage the attendance and transportation of students attending Kids on Course University. Must be organized and a clear communicator. Since the Health/Attendance secretary will likely be the first contact for parents this individual must have impeccable customer service skills and be prepared to handle families with limited English skills or those experiencing stress. The Health/Attendance secretary is trained in medicine management and will administer student prescriptions and act as the first aid nurse. The Health/Attendance Secretary will also take attendance each day and contact families immediately if a child is absent. Must be willing to attend all off campus experiences with the site.
SUMMER PROGRAM:
Program: June 17th – July 31st. (no classes on June 19th or July 4th or July 5th)
Mandatory Training: June 13th & 14th (8-12)
Health Secretary hours will be 7:45 – 12:30
COMPENSATION:
$15 per hour
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School degree or equivalent
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Duties must be performed on site. Other duties or tasks may be assigned.
Care for routine illnesses and injuries in the health clinic.
Identify students with health problems and refer to program nurse.
Communicate with students, program nurse, staff, and parent/ guardian.
Administer medications to students according to the District regulation.
Perform special procedures as delegated and trained by the school nurse (i.e. gastric-tube management, inhalation therapy, emergency protocols, diabetic follow-up procedures, etc.).
Perform clerical functions related to the health program including documentation in databases.
Maintain health clinic and supplies.
Assist in coordinating health screening programs.
Attend in-service programs.
Act as an emergency responder for the building.
Provide service for students including traveling on enrichment Fridays
Manage the attendance and transportation of students attending Kids on Course University.
Since the Health/Attendance secretary will likely be the first contact for parents this individual must have impeccable customer service skills and be prepared to handle families with limited English skills or those experiencing stress.
Take attendance each day and contact families immediately if a child is absent
Collaborate with other KCU staff
Reports to KCU Lead Teacher at the site
Other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, assessment data, professional journals and regulations. Ability to effectively write reports and communications to students, colleagues, parents and staff. Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students. Ability to assist students in the areas of language and literacy.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals and fractions. Ability to assist students in implementing these mathematical concepts.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
REQUIRED DISPOSITIONS:
Believes that all children can attain high levels of learning.
Applies the principles of continuous improvement through the use of quality tools and processes.
Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
Has a track record of success.
Works with great integrity.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research as it relates to the support of the Educational Goals of the District. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 -24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 - 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 7:45 – 12:30 workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors or when supervising students outside of the classroom.
The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
HR contact:
Haley Resewehr
hresewehr@crschools.us
319.558.CRHR (2747)
Hiring managers:
Leicha Scranton
lscranton@crschools.us