Health Assistant (2026 - 2027) in Highlands Ranch, Colorado at Stem School Highlands Ranch

About Stem School Highlands Ranch

At STEM School Highlands Ranch, we place innovation at the heart of learning to unleash the potential of all students and prepare them for an exponentially changing world. As a K-12 public charter school in the Douglas County School District, we are committed to creating an environment that fosters respect, success, and continuous improvement. We welcome you to join us in our mission to redefine limits and unleash potential.

Our Core Values:

Prioritize Students – Every decision we make is focused on ensuring students thrive, lead, and succeed. The community that surrounds students exists for the purpose of their growth and development.

Build a Strong Community – We are more than a school, we are a community. We all have equal value and seek to encourage each other to maximize our unique strengths, gifts, and passions. The true power of a charter school is in the strength of its community.

Do Right, Always – Honesty, trust, and ethical decision-making guide our actions, fostering respect, accountability, and a safe environment, even in challenging circumstances or when recognition is absent.

Embrace Innovation – Never Stop Innovating. Innovation thrives on continuous growth, bold problem-solving, and a willingness to push boundaries, transforming ideas into meaningful progress.

Take Steady Steps – We play the long game with people and projects by implementing strategic planning, clear communication, systems and process, ample resources, and appropriate pacing - setting a strong foundation for a supportive environment for our community to thrive.

Lead With Care – Dedicated to making a difference through personal ownership, care, and compassion, creates lasting impact in our students, colleagues, and community.

Elevate the Standard – A commitment to continuous growth, where skills are refined, applied, and adapted to achieve the highest standards and empower everyone to reach their fullest potential.

Laugh Together – Having fun makes the team work! Creating an environment where joy is encouraged. Strengthens our teams, fosters a positive culture, and fuels creativity, making everyone feel valued, energized, and motivated to contribute.

Benefits:

STEM School Highlands Ranch offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (available on the 1st of the following month).
• Short-term, long-term disability, life, and ADD insurance (available six months from hire date).
• Retirement benefits including PERA pension and 401K employee-only contribution managed through Colorado’s PERA program.
• Other benefits include FSA (medical and dependent care), Pet Insurance, Sick Time, and PTO based on years of service

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Health Assistant for the 2026–2027 school year to support students in grades 6–12. As the Health Assistant, you will positively represent the school and its mission to students, staff, and the broader community. In this role, you will work collaboratively with the receptionist and office team to ensure a welcoming, safe, and efficient environment that meets the needs of all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate effectively with school staff and administration
• Serve as a liaison between teachers, administrators, parents, and community healthcare providers
• Provide care for acute health needs, including emergencies
• Perform delegated health procedures in alignment with student healthcare plans and School Nurse Consultant training (e.g., diabetes, asthma, severe allergies support)
• Administer first aid in accordance with district guidelines, including treatment of head injuries, fractures, and lacerations
• Prepare medications for students attending field trips
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation for all health room procedures, including medications and first aid
• Support the school nurse with vision and hearing screening programs
• Manage medication administration, including proper storage, documentation, authorizations, and required staff training
• Maintain confidential student health records in compliance with FERPA regulations
• Assist in managing communicable disease protocols and outbreaks
• Support immunization tracking and compliance under the direction of the School Nurse

Front Office Support:

• Answer phone calls and assist with attendance tracking
• Greet and assist visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
• Support the receptionist and front office staff as needed
• Assist students and families with check-in/check-out procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.)
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and efficiently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Certification:

• Current First Aid and CPR Certification (Colorado)

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• School Year: 2026 - 2027
• School Days: 173
• Grades 6-12

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: June 30, 2026

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