2026-2027 Health Aide Posting - Townsend Harris

General Duties and Responsibilities 

Under the general supervision of the school principal or his/her designee, the School Health Aide facilitates the provision of school health services to students, their families and staff in the medical room of a New York City Board of Education.   May administer first aid; maintain health, immunization and TB records: 

• Assists in the review of student’s health records for immunization status and transcribes information on the immunization on the immunization history forms 

• Prepares "Warning and Exclusion" letters to parents/guardians when student's immunizations are incomplete 

• Assists in the review of student's health records for physical examinations, Lead and Tuberculin screening 

• Prepares "Warning and Exclusion" letters to parents/guardians when Tuberculin screening is not complete 

• Assists students and their families in locating primary health care resources in their community 

• Assists students and families in following through with specific health referrals e.g., vision, hearing or physical examinations, etc. 

• Links students and their families with available primary care services, e.g. Child Health Plus, Managed Care, etc. 

• Assists eligible families in registering for Medicaid services 

• Assists in scheduling health fairs 

• Assists in scheduling and speaking on health issues at parent and staff workshops 

• Assists in referral of students who need medical attention and follow-up, and submits a list to attending medical staffer other authorized personnel for review 

• Maintains inventory records of supplies in the medical room 

• Records and files students' medical information 

• Assists a school nurse or other health service providers in staffing the medical room in a New York City Public School 

• Administers first aid in the medical room when necessary, and keeps a log of first aid and emergency services rendered for review by the principal and attending medical staff 

• Screen students for vision, hearing, height and weight 

Minimum Selection Criteria 

• Excellent record of attendance and punctuality 

• Demonstrated ability to work with supervisors and other school-based staff 

• Demonstrated history of good human relations 

• Demonstrated ability to efficiently carry out assignments 

• Knowledge of CSE procedures 

Anticipated Work Schedule 

Monday-Friday.  Hours vary by school.  Minimum of 4 Hours per day, five days per week   

Salary 

As Per Collective Bargaining Agreement 

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer 

It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law. Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 923, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at http://www.nycenet.edu/oeo