Brooklyn Center Community Schools
Health Assistant
Brooklyn Center Community Schools, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Position
The Brooklyn Center Community School (BCCS) District is seeking a
Health
Assistant
to join their Health Services Team! The Health Services Assistant completes daily student health office intake, providing basic assessments, first aid, care, medication administration, data entry and health information maintenance. Under supervision of the Licensed School Nurse (LSN), performs nursing duties within the bounds of his/ her licensure. Maintains school health records and clerical duties of the health office under the direction and guidance of the LSN. Job Details
Position Type: Support Staff Date Posted: 1/6/2026 Location: Brooklyn Center Elementary School Date Available: Immediate Closing Date: 01/22/2026 Mission
To become a justice-center school community who fuels the unique genius of each student. Core Values
We demonstrate passion, pride, and perseverance We acknowledge and disrupt oppressive systems Our diversity fuels learning We fiercely lead in justice-centered educated We stand front and center Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provides first aid and health care to students according to district policies, guidelines and procedures. Makes observations about a student's health status and refers to the LSN as needed. Implements health care and emergency care plans for each student examined if an emergency condition is present. Administers medications to students according to district policies, guidelines and procedures, and as delegated by the LSN. Performs various screenings and tests (vision, hearing, height and weight) for students according to Minnesota Department of Health guidelines. Provides specialized health care procedures, as delegated by the LSN. Collects, maintains, and manages student immunization information according to state immunization laws. Works with parents/guardians & healthcare providers to ensure progress in maintaining compliance. Maintains student visit and care logs, incident/accident reports, and medication administration logs. Maintains student health records and emergency contact information. Monitors and documents incidents of communicable diseases, in collaboration with the LSN, and according to district policies and guidelines. Provides clerical services to the Health Office – filing, copying, distributing materials, answering and monitoring phones, monitoring email. Maintains Health Office cleanliness; ensures that adequate and proper supplies are available. Contacts parents/guardians according to school district protocols. Make follow-up contacts with parents when important health information has been sent home. Creates a positive relationship with students, staff, and families and ensures efficient and satisfying interaction experiences. Processes, calculates, enters, and edits data entry of third-party billing for nursing services. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Associates/Technical degree (Bachelor's Degree preferred) CPR/AED and First Aid Certification Other experience working in healthcare or education field Third-Party-Billing Knowledge & Experience Practical Nurse License or Registered Nurse license preferred. Trained in vision and hearing screening or able to be trained within six (6) months of hire. Ability to work onsite/in person Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred
Demonstrate ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community Ability to interact effectively with students, parents and staff members representing diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds Ability to communicate in a positive, respectful and responsive manner with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors and community members Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, administrators and the general public Ability to assist parents in communicating with the school about their child's needs Ability to follow technical oral and written instructions and follow in exact detail Ability to maintain accurate records, written and electronic data management systems Ability to maintain private student data following confidentiality & privacy standards Ability to report information and document information/care in an objective manner Ability to work within the scope of responsibilities of the position; skilled team-player attitude (willing to be part of a school team) Working Conditions and Physical Efforts
Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and exposure to bodily fluids Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic). The employee is exposed to infection at a greater risk than the average person. Hours and Pay
7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday- Friday including a 30 minute unpaid lunch (subject to change) Duty Days: School Year, 185 duty days Pay and Benefits: $20.47/hour- $25.69/hour Benefits
Flexible and Affordable Health Insurance options Dental Insurance Group Life and AD&D Insurance Supplemental Life and Dependent Life Insurance Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Pet Insurance Full service community school AllOne Health: Supportive counseling and coaching Breastfeeding Friendly Certified Workplace Staff Wellness Opportunities: Annual benefits fair, wellness challenges and campaigns, free yoga and personal trainer sessions Good Human Work: Free onsite therapy service KaviraHealth: Medical care to help you improve your overall health and wellness. The clinic offers all of the primary care services you would expect from a family physician/general practitioner. Application Process
Please select this link to learn more about Brooklyn Center Community Schools: https://www.bccs286.org/ Please select this link to apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/brooklyncenterschools/onlineapp/ Equal Employment Opportunity
BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Brooklyn Center Community Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. Brooklyn Center Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, gender identity and expression, disability, age, or status.
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The Brooklyn Center Community School (BCCS) District is seeking a
Health
Assistant
to join their Health Services Team! The Health Services Assistant completes daily student health office intake, providing basic assessments, first aid, care, medication administration, data entry and health information maintenance. Under supervision of the Licensed School Nurse (LSN), performs nursing duties within the bounds of his/ her licensure. Maintains school health records and clerical duties of the health office under the direction and guidance of the LSN. Job Details
Position Type: Support Staff Date Posted: 1/6/2026 Location: Brooklyn Center Elementary School Date Available: Immediate Closing Date: 01/22/2026 Mission
To become a justice-center school community who fuels the unique genius of each student. Core Values
We demonstrate passion, pride, and perseverance We acknowledge and disrupt oppressive systems Our diversity fuels learning We fiercely lead in justice-centered educated We stand front and center Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provides first aid and health care to students according to district policies, guidelines and procedures. Makes observations about a student's health status and refers to the LSN as needed. Implements health care and emergency care plans for each student examined if an emergency condition is present. Administers medications to students according to district policies, guidelines and procedures, and as delegated by the LSN. Performs various screenings and tests (vision, hearing, height and weight) for students according to Minnesota Department of Health guidelines. Provides specialized health care procedures, as delegated by the LSN. Collects, maintains, and manages student immunization information according to state immunization laws. Works with parents/guardians & healthcare providers to ensure progress in maintaining compliance. Maintains student visit and care logs, incident/accident reports, and medication administration logs. Maintains student health records and emergency contact information. Monitors and documents incidents of communicable diseases, in collaboration with the LSN, and according to district policies and guidelines. Provides clerical services to the Health Office – filing, copying, distributing materials, answering and monitoring phones, monitoring email. Maintains Health Office cleanliness; ensures that adequate and proper supplies are available. Contacts parents/guardians according to school district protocols. Make follow-up contacts with parents when important health information has been sent home. Creates a positive relationship with students, staff, and families and ensures efficient and satisfying interaction experiences. Processes, calculates, enters, and edits data entry of third-party billing for nursing services. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Associates/Technical degree (Bachelor's Degree preferred) CPR/AED and First Aid Certification Other experience working in healthcare or education field Third-Party-Billing Knowledge & Experience Practical Nurse License or Registered Nurse license preferred. Trained in vision and hearing screening or able to be trained within six (6) months of hire. Ability to work onsite/in person Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred
Demonstrate ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community Ability to interact effectively with students, parents and staff members representing diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds Ability to communicate in a positive, respectful and responsive manner with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors and community members Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, administrators and the general public Ability to assist parents in communicating with the school about their child's needs Ability to follow technical oral and written instructions and follow in exact detail Ability to maintain accurate records, written and electronic data management systems Ability to maintain private student data following confidentiality & privacy standards Ability to report information and document information/care in an objective manner Ability to work within the scope of responsibilities of the position; skilled team-player attitude (willing to be part of a school team) Working Conditions and Physical Efforts
Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and exposure to bodily fluids Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic). The employee is exposed to infection at a greater risk than the average person. Hours and Pay
7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday- Friday including a 30 minute unpaid lunch (subject to change) Duty Days: School Year, 185 duty days Pay and Benefits: $20.47/hour- $25.69/hour Benefits
Flexible and Affordable Health Insurance options Dental Insurance Group Life and AD&D Insurance Supplemental Life and Dependent Life Insurance Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Pet Insurance Full service community school AllOne Health: Supportive counseling and coaching Breastfeeding Friendly Certified Workplace Staff Wellness Opportunities: Annual benefits fair, wellness challenges and campaigns, free yoga and personal trainer sessions Good Human Work: Free onsite therapy service KaviraHealth: Medical care to help you improve your overall health and wellness. The clinic offers all of the primary care services you would expect from a family physician/general practitioner. Application Process
Please select this link to learn more about Brooklyn Center Community Schools: https://www.bccs286.org/ Please select this link to apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/brooklyncenterschools/onlineapp/ Equal Employment Opportunity
BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Brooklyn Center Community Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. Brooklyn Center Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, gender identity and expression, disability, age, or status.
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