Full-Time School Health Services Specialist JobID: 2377
Position Type:
Educational Support Personnel/Health Services Specialist - ESP Level III
Date Posted:
4/10/2026
Location:
Orono Schools Discovery Center
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
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School Year Job Summary:
- Administer routine and minor first aid to students.
- Report statistics of student accidents, illness, and immunizations for the school nurse on a manual or automated system.
- Compose and send written notices about health activities and concerns to students and parents as required.
- Initiate and maintain contact with parents by phone as needed to communicate health-related concerns and updates.
- Dispense medication to students as prescribed by the student's doctor, according to District policy.
- Maintain close communication with the school nurse on proper procedures to be used in dealing with health problems and activities.
- Work closely with teachers, counselors, administrators and parents on the health care needs of students.
- Perform other health service duties as assigned by the nurse.
- Maintain accurate routine records.
- Other duties as assigned.
Summer Program Job responsibilities:
- Assist with staff training on minor health needs for students and review any health plans with summer staff
- Administer routine and minor first aid to students
- Communicate any health concerns to students' parents as required.
- Support with any healthcare needs of students
- Maintain accurate routine records
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) certification required.
- Previous work in a school health office setting preferred.
- CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
- Ability to exercise judgment in dealing with emergencies and special health needs of students.
- Knowledge of data privacy and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Dedication to providing the highest level of customer service to the school community.
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with students, parents, and school staff members.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work responsibilities.
- Display flexibility and openness to change.
- Ability to initiate tasks based on situational needs.
- Ability to problem solve and diffuse difficult situations and respond in crisis situations.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing staff development and dedication to continuous professional growth.
- Visual ability to read handwritten or typed documents, and the display screen of various office equipment and machines.
- Member of the District wide Crisis Team
Schedule:
School year: 6.5 hours/day 178 days/ school year (student days)
Summer Schedule: 6.5 hours/day 48 days Spartan Care calendar days
Total: 226 days/year.
Location:
School year Location: Discovery Center/Schumann Elementary
Summer program Location: Orono Intermediate School
COMPENSATION
- Hourly Wage: $20.33-$21.80
- Differentials
- Nursing Assistant certificate (CNA) $0.25
- Medical Assistant certificate (CMA or RMA) $0.50
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license $1.50
- Registered Nurse (RN) license (2-Year Nursing Degree) $2.50
- Licensed School Nurse license (LSN) $6.50
INSURANCE
- Single Health: 90% Covered by District
- Employee + 1 Health: 75% Covered by District
- Family Health: 75% Covered by District
- Dental: 100% covered by District
- Life insurance equal to annual wages: 100% Covered by District
- LTD insurance: 100% Covered by District
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
VACATION AND HOLIDAYS
Vacation: 10 Days.
Holidays: 11 Paid Holiday/Year
OTHER BENEFITS
RETIREMENT/PENSION
Positions covered by Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
Bargaining Group and Level: ESP Responsibility Level III
Application Procedure:
All applicants must apply online at: http://bit.ly/oronojobs
District Website: www.oronoschools.org
Contact:
Corinna Graner, Ed.S., Director of Special Services
952-449-8377 corinna.graner@orono.k12.mn.us
or
Dr. Scott E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources
952-449-8370 scott.alger@orono.k12.mn.us