Health Technician at Calexico Unified School District-Personnel Commission
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, provide a variety of health services to students at an assigned school site; administer basic first aid and screen ill or injured students in accordance with State laws and District regulations; prepare and maintain related records, files and reports.
Requirements / Qualifications
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES NEED THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of experience in a health care service environment or working with children in an organized setting. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency within the first six months of employment. Valid California driver’s license. Possession of a functional automobile and appropriate insurance. Some positions in this classification may be required to speak, read or write in a designated second language PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Seeing to read a variety of materials and screen student health conditions. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
ELIGIBILITY LIST An eligibility list will be created from this recruitment and will be good for one year or until the list is exhausted. It will be used as follows: 1. To fill future permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list; 2. To create a list of substitutes for the current class and other related classes. Substitutes work on an as needed basis to fill in for absent employees. APPLICATION PROCEDURE All interested applicants need to apply online via Edjoin.org and attach all documents listed below by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted or advanced to the testing phase. Submitting a complete application includes the following: • Uploading proof of high school diploma or equivalent. • Uploading a resume. • Uploading at three letters of reference. • If you are a veteran and will be requesting preference points, please upload a copy of your DD214. Uploading an illegible, blank or wrong attachment is considered an incomplete application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. The documents uploaded to your application will be used to determine your eligibility. Once the recruitment closes, updated documents such as a resume will not be accepted/replaced.
- Letter(s) of Reference (Three Letters of Reference)
- Other (Veterans eligible for preference points on entrance examinations need to attach a copy of their DD214.)
- Proof of HS Graduation (Proof of HS Graduation or equivalent)
- Resume (Resume)
Requirements / Qualifications
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES NEED THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of experience in a health care service environment or working with children in an organized setting. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency within the first six months of employment. Valid California driver’s license. Possession of a functional automobile and appropriate insurance. Some positions in this classification may be required to speak, read or write in a designated second language PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Seeing to read a variety of materials and screen student health conditions. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
ELIGIBILITY LIST An eligibility list will be created from this recruitment and will be good for one year or until the list is exhausted. It will be used as follows: 1. To fill future permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list; 2. To create a list of substitutes for the current class and other related classes. Substitutes work on an as needed basis to fill in for absent employees. APPLICATION PROCEDURE All interested applicants need to apply online via Edjoin.org and attach all documents listed below by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted or advanced to the testing phase. Submitting a complete application includes the following: • Uploading proof of high school diploma or equivalent. • Uploading a resume. • Uploading at three letters of reference. • If you are a veteran and will be requesting preference points, please upload a copy of your DD214. Uploading an illegible, blank or wrong attachment is considered an incomplete application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. The documents uploaded to your application will be used to determine your eligibility. Once the recruitment closes, updated documents such as a resume will not be accepted/replaced.
- Letter(s) of Reference (Three Letters of Reference)
- Other (Veterans eligible for preference points on entrance examinations need to attach a copy of their DD214.)
- Proof of HS Graduation (Proof of HS Graduation or equivalent)
- Resume (Resume)
Comments and Other Information
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applications must be submitted by the deadline. The examination process will include the following:
1. Screening of applications to determine those applicants who meet the minimum requirements. Those individuals meeting the minimum requirements will move to the written exam.
2. Qualified candidates will be notified via email and invited to participate in the examination. Following is the examination information:
a. Written exam Date: TBD.- Multiple Choice Exam, weight 100%. A multiple-choice written examination to evaluate the applicant's job-related knowledge will be administered. The exam consists of different categories based on classification such as grammar, spelling, punctuation, basic math, reading comprehension, safety, and principles, and/or practices of the trade or profession. The passing score is 70%.
No candidate may be admitted to the examination without the “applicant’s” authorization email/invitation. Applicants successful in the examination will be placed on an Eligibility List good for up to one year, first by employment status followed by rank order of their examination scores plus seniority credit/veterans points where applicable.
If fewer than three eligibles are available the appointing authority may choose to appoint any of them or it may request a new examination. Merit Rule 50.200.4 (B)
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Merit Rule #50.100.2 (B)
Any permanent classified employees of the District who voluntarily resigns from his permanent position may be reinstated or reemployed by the Board of Education of the District within 39 months after his last day of paid service and without further competitive examination, to a position in his former classification as a permanent or limited-term employee in a related lowers class in which the employee formerly had permanent status.
Merit Rule #50.200.1
A.Names shall be certified for appointment from employment lists in the sequence that follows:
1.Automatic appointments to Layoff Reemployment list candidates, until exhausted;
2.Promotional eligibility list (three ranks);
3.If less than three ranks of Promotional candidates are available, the remaining rank(s) are to be obtained from the Open eligibility list.
B.In addition, the following candidates will be eligible to interview for the vacancy(s): “Request to Transfer” requests meeting at least one of the following criteria:
1.A classification within the same range or higher in a related classification; or
2.An employee who has taken a voluntary demotion being restored to his former class or to a related lower class, within 39 months -Rule #60.200.3.
POSITION REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Health office practices, procedures and equipment.
Vision, hearing, dental and other screening techniques.
Health and safety regulations.
First aid methods and procedures.
Clean and sterile treatment techniques.
Operation of a computer and data entry techniques.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Correct oral and written usage of English and a designated second language.
ABILITY TO:
Communicate with others regarding a variety of health-related activities or concerns.
Provide consultation to parents, students, teachers, and others.
Screen students for various health and safety concerns.
Compile and verify data and prepare reports.
Work independently with little direction.
Plan and organize work.
Administer first aid to students and staff.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Work confidentially with discretion.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Complete work with many interruptions.
Operate a computer and assigned software.
Maintain records related to assigned activities.
Type at 25 words per minute from clear copy.
Read, write, translate and interpret English and a designated second language.
A LIST OF THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION ON THE PC WEBSITE (https://www.cusdk12.org/Departments/Personnel-Commission/Job-Descriptions/index.html) OR ON EDJOIN.ORG AND CLICK ON "VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION".
Bilingual Skill(s) Stipulation:
Where a bilingual stipend has been negotiated by the CSEA/CUSD contract, the employees shall translate materials from English to Spanish and/or Spanish to English, interpret for students, parents, or staff as assigned by the position. EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, creed, color, national origin or union status. ADA Statement We do not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, Company programs and activities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation for interviewing or testing activities should request this in advance. All employees are subject to fingerprinting (Education Code 45125) and review of arrest and conviction record, if any, prior to hiring.
Comments and Other Information
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applications must be submitted by the deadline. The examination process will include the following:
1. Screening of applications to determine those applicants who meet the minimum requirements. Those individuals meeting the minimum requirements will move to the written exam.
2. Qualified candidates will be notified via email and invited to participate in the examination. Following is the examination information:
a. Written exam Date: TBD.- Multiple Choice Exam, weight 100%. A multiple-choice written examination to evaluate the applicant's job-related knowledge will be administered. The exam consists of different categories based on classification such as grammar, spelling, punctuation, basic math, reading comprehension, safety, and principles, and/or practices of the trade or profession. The passing score is 70%.
No candidate may be admitted to the examination without the “applicant’s” authorization email/invitation. Applicants successful in the examination will be placed on an Eligibility List good for up to one year, first by employment status followed by rank order of their examination scores plus seniority credit/veterans points where applicable.
If fewer than three eligibles are available the appointing authority may choose to appoint any of them or it may request a new examination. Merit Rule 50.200.4 (B)
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Merit Rule #50.100.2 (B)
Any permanent classified employees of the District who voluntarily resigns from his permanent position may be reinstated or reemployed by the Board of Education of the District within 39 months after his last day of paid service and without further competitive examination, to a position in his former classification as a permanent or limited-term employee in a related lowers class in which the employee formerly had permanent status.
Merit Rule #50.200.1
A.Names shall be certified for appointment from employment lists in the sequence that follows:
1.Automatic appointments to Layoff Reemployment list candidates, until exhausted;
2.Promotional eligibility list (three ranks);
3.If less than three ranks of Promotional candidates are available, the remaining rank(s) are to be obtained from the Open eligibility list.
B.In addition, the following candidates will be eligible to interview for the vacancy(s): “Request to Transfer” requests meeting at least one of the following criteria:
1.A classification within the same range or higher in a related classification; or
2.An employee who has taken a voluntary demotion being restored to his former class or to a related lower class, within 39 months -Rule #60.200.3.
POSITION REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Health office practices, procedures and equipment.
Vision, hearing, dental and other screening techniques.
Health and safety regulations.
First aid methods and procedures.
Clean and sterile treatment techniques.
Operation of a computer and data entry techniques.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Correct oral and written usage of English and a designated second language.
ABILITY TO:
Communicate with others regarding a variety of health-related activities or concerns.
Provide consultation to parents, students, teachers, and others.
Screen students for various health and safety concerns.
Compile and verify data and prepare reports.
Work independently with little direction.
Plan and organize work.
Administer first aid to students and staff.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Work confidentially with discretion.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Complete work with many interruptions.
Operate a computer and assigned software.
Maintain records related to assigned activities.
Type at 25 words per minute from clear copy.
Read, write, translate and interpret English and a designated second language.
A LIST OF THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION ON THE PC WEBSITE (https://www.cusdk12.org/Departments/Personnel-Commission/Job-Descriptions/index.html) OR ON EDJOIN.ORG AND CLICK ON "VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION".
Bilingual Skill(s) Stipulation:
Where a bilingual stipend has been negotiated by the CSEA/CUSD contract, the employees shall translate materials from English to Spanish and/or Spanish to English, interpret for students, parents, or staff as assigned by the position. EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, creed, color, national origin or union status. ADA Statement We do not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, Company programs and activities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation for interviewing or testing activities should request this in advance. All employees are subject to fingerprinting (Education Code 45125) and review of arrest and conviction record, if any, prior to hiring.