Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
Date Posted: 8/12/2026
Location: Northampton High School
Closing Date: 08/17/2026
Anticipated Health Room Assistant (LPN) position available for the ********* school year at the High School.
Hours are 7:00am - 2:30pm.
TITLE: Health Room Assistant
CATEGORY: II-Assistants
REPORTS TO: Building Principal and School Nurse
JOB SUMMARY: The primary goal of the Health Assistant is to care for student health injuries and/or illnesses in an expedient and safe manner.
The Heath Assistant works with parents, students, and school medical personnel for the control and prevention of disease and for the development of optimum health of each student.
QUALIFICATIONS
Possesses High School Diploma or Equivalency
Possesses current Pennsylvania LPN or RN Licensure
Assures compliance with Employment Eligibility, Criminal History Record, Pre-Employment Drug Testing, and Physical Examination/TB Test Standard
Demonstrates ability to meet "Highly Qualified" status under the No Child Left Behind legislation
Associates Degree
(or)
Forty-eight post-secondary credits
(or)
Successful completion of District approved assessment
Experience working in a medical office or other health-related setting
Assures and maintains compliance with all Pennsylvania certification requirements
Possesses ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
Possesses proficiency in the English language, with ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Possesses ability to deal courteously and tactfully with students, staff, and the public
Demonstrates knowledge of technology, including the use of software and computerized office equipment
Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with others




KNOWLEDGE OF
Health and safety regulations
First aid and CPR procedures
HIPAA and FERPA regulations
Record-keeping techniques
Problems and concerns of students with special needs
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS
The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the District of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.
Monitors, observes and reports student health according to approved District policies and procedures
Maintains functions of front office/reception area by documenting all health room visits, including chief complaint, treatment, and outcome for each student
Administers first aid in accordance with established procedures
Provides specialized care (including medications)
Assists in control of communicable diseases according to procedures
Maintains confidential student records and files
Maintains accurate records of medications brought to the Health Office and records each administration of medication in the student's file
Inputs student information pertaining to health room visits into student information system
Performs recordkeeping of health-related issues
Observes district health and safety regulations
Communicates with school personnel to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns




Maintains annual compliance with Chapter 14 requirements
Maintains regular and timely attendance
SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS
Administers medications and treatments, as necessary
Assists with Toileting, if necessary
May visit Non-Public schools in the District, per schedule assigned by the Health Services Department Coordinator or designee
May perform mandatory state screenings and reports for non-public school children
Attends meetings and trainings as assigned
Performs related duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Demonstrates ability to access, input and generate output of data from a computer
Demonstrates ability to understand directions and instructions in order to perform duties
Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate in order to exchange information
Demonstrates ability to transport students via wheelchair, if necessary
Demonstrates ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
MEASURED IN TERMS OF FREQUENCY
A B C D
NOT AT ALL OCCASIONALLY FREQUENTLY CONSTANTLY
0% 1 - 33% *******% ********%
TRANSPORT
Up to 10 lbs: C 11 to 20 lbs: C Beyond 20 lbs: B
MOBILITY
Possesses ability to move about the health room to access medical and office equipment and files: C
Possesses ability to position self to work with students, staff and the public: D
Possesses ability to transport materials and supplies to appropriate locations throughout health room: C
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Six to six and three-quarter *******) hours per day - 182 days per year; Hourly Rate of Pay and Advantages per the ESPA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
Northampton Area School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization
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