STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL HEALTH AIDE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- EDUCATION
- Possession of a high school diploma (or equivalent) which demonstrated the ability to read, comprehend and apply written directions, a high degree of verbal skill, and the ability to perform basic mathematical computations, including percentages and averages.
- EXPERIENCE
- One (1) year of continuous work experience involving working with children, youth and adults. The work experience must have demonstrated the individual’s ability to work independently with minimal supervision; to follow oral and written instructions; prepare simple reports; and to communicate orally effectively.
- CERTIFICATION
- Current certification in first aid, i.e. American Red Cross, American Heart Association.
- Current certification in child and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), i.e. American Red Cross, American Heart Association.
- EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECK
- Completion of the Department’s fingerprinting and criminal history background check will be required after the processing of your application, and prior to your entry into the Substitute School Health Aide training program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SCHOOL HEALTH AIDE SUBSTITUTE
- THE SCHOOL HEALTH AIDE SUBSTITUTE WILL:
- Provide first aid and emergency care to students at their assigned school.
- Maintain a clean, safe, organized health room.
- Demonstrate proper health room procedures for students coming into and leaving the Health Room.
- Appropriately complete documentation on the Health Room Log, and the School Health Aide Monthly Report Form if on a long-term assignment.
- Protect and maintain the confidentiality of all student information in the Health Room.
- The School Health Aide's work is generally performed in the health room of an assigned school.
- The School Health Aide is under the general administrative supervision of the School Principal, and is afforded clinical consultation with an assigned Department of Health (DOH) Registered Nurse (RN).
HOW TO APPLY
- APPLICATION. Obtain Substitute School Health Aide application, DOE Form SSHA, online. Click on the highlighted word, “application” for a link to the form. Note: Applications will be valid for one year after the date of receipt by the Comprehensive Student Support Services Section.
- Documents to submit:
- Completed application form.
- Copy of social security card.
- Tuberculosis test clearance with expiration date within one (1) year of your initial application date.
- Current certification in first aid, i.e. American Red Cross, American Heart Association.
- Current certification in child and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
- Copy of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license, if required.
Only complete application packets which include all of the above documents will be accepted. Please send your complete application packet to:
Should you have questions or concerns, please contact the School Health Aide Administration Program, at (808) 203-5515.
NOTIFICATION
- You will be contacted to confirm your interest in becoming a School Health Aide Substitute.
- Upon confirmation, you will be required to complete the Department’s fingerprinting and criminal history background check prior to attending training.
- Upon satisfactory completion of the 5-day training program, you will then be entered into the Substitute School Health Aide pool.
BENEFITS
Substitute School Health Aides are not eligible to participate in health benefits or the Employees' Retirement System. However, you may participate in the Section 403(b), Tax-Sheltered Annuity Program. Wages are subject to Social Security and Medicare taxes.