SUBSTITUTE HEALTH SERVICES TECHNICIAN 

JOB SUMMARY 

Under general supervision, to perform duties of para-professional nature in the maintenance of good health practice among pupils in the District; administer basic first aid as needed; Assist in the District's immunization programs; Maintain a variety of pupil health records; Maintain health offices in the assigned schools; and to do other related work as may be required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Positions in this class are established to assist a district school nurse in carrying out the basic objectives of the District's student health program.  Incumbents are usually assigned to one or more schools and must often use independent judgment in performing a variety of duties relating to the health needs of students.  Duties may include administering routine first aid, recording and maintaining various health data on records, and maintaining school health office.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Screen and examine students for injuries and complaints of illness or injury;

2. Make a determination of course of action;

3. Administer first aid;

4. Notify a parent or guardian or refer health problem to the school nurse as necessary;

5. Complete accident reports and record all procedures and treatments on a daily log;

6. Assist the school nurse with setting up health screenings and tests such as for vision, dental and hearing and perform necessary follow up;

7. Assist with immunizations and follow up on required immunizations through letters, telephone, and personal contacts with parents and up date information and data records;

8. Up-date student health inserts for health information;

9. Dispense prescription and non-prescription medication as authorized by a physician, record dosages, and maintain security for storage of medications;

10. Examine students suspected of having communicable diseases, notify parents, send notices, or exclude as necessary;

11. Requisition office and medical supplies and maintain health office facilities and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner;

12. Assist in disaster preparedness plans and drills;

13. Participate in special health programs on site;

14. Assist students and parents in locating agencies that can help them with health problems.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

1. Medical terminology and basic diagnostic procedures;

2. Basic symptoms of communicable and other childhood related diseases;

3. First aid and health care practices and procedures;

4. Basic clerical skills including keyboarding, filing, and indexing;

5. Proper English usage, punctuation, grammar, and spelling.

Ability to:

• Analyze situations and initiate an effective course of action;

• Learn and apply policies and procedures of the District's student health care program;

• Prepare and maintain accurate, timely and complete health records and reports;

• Understand and carry out oral and written directions;

• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with those contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above and completion of approved nursing preparation program preferred.

Experience: One year of experience in a hospital, medical office or other health service. Experience working with young children and adolescents is desired.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

1. Valid First Aid and CPR Certification;

2. Possession of and maintain a valid California Driver's License during the course of employment;

3. Have an acceptable driving record;  

4. Must be insurable at standard rates by District's insurance carrier and maintain such insurability during the course of employment. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS 

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out the essential job functions.

Physical Demands: Sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, grasp, look up/down, push, pull, twist, squat (frequently); climb stairs (infrequently); repetitive hand activities within close reach, such as use of a keyboard and mouse, handwriting, filing, and use of a phone (frequently); lift and carry supplies and objects up to ten (10) pounds (frequently), up to thirty (30) pounds (occasionally); assist students in wheelchairs, up to one hundred (100) pounds (occasionally); sit or stand for extended periods of time while working with students (frequently); hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak so that others may understand at normal levels and on the telephone; operate assigned machines and equipment; read a variety of materials.

Working Conditions: Indoors, office/classroom setting; Drive a vehicle to conduct work; may come in contact with disgruntled individuals; Possible exposure to blood and other body fluids; Potential contact with bloode-borne pathogens and communicable diseases; Potential exposure to chemicals, including antiseptics and disinfectants; Direct contact with students, staff, and the public; Exposure to: inside/outside temperature swings, moderate noise from office equipment; office dust and fumes or airborne particles. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Hemet Unified School District (HUSD) will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities for the purpose of enabling the performance of the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.  HUSD encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Director of Human Resources and/or Safety/Risk Management.

SPECIAL NOTE

Being hired as a substitute does not qualify you for a permanent position.  To be considered for an interview for a permanent position, a substitute must apply for a permanent position on www.edjoin.org and pass the required testing.

June 2026

Non-Discrimination Policy:

The Hemet Unified School District (District) is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in District programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For all complaints concerning students, employees, and programs, please contact: 

 Juan Santos, Director, Title IX, Compliance & Resolution

 jsantos@hemetusd.org

 1791 W. Acacia Avenue

 Hemet, CA 92545

(951) 765-5100 ext. 2255

 For questions concerning Section 504, please contact: 

 Director, Student Support Services

 1791 W. Acacia Avenue

 Hemet, CA 92545

 (951) 765-5100 ext. 3500

 For questions concerning educational equity, please contact: 

 Denise Sunderland, Coordinator of Child Welfare & Attendance and Educational Equity

 dsunderland@hemetusd.org

 1791 W. Acacia Avenue

 Hemet, CA 92545 

 (951) 765-5100 ext. 3700

 California Law Prohibits Workplace Discrimination & Harassment