Medical Assistant/Operations Support

The Medical Aide/School Operations Support will play a dual role within the district, serving as both a direct-care nurse at one of the district’s K-8 schools and as supporting our Operations Team by helping run the main office.

As the School Nurse , this individual will provide direct nursing care to students, manage chronic health conditions, administer medications, and respond to health emergencies, ensuring students receive the care they need in a safe school environment. As School Ops Support this individual will support with managing the main office phone, contacting families, enrolling families,

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1. Direct School Nursing Care (at a designated school):

- Student Health Care : Provide direct care to students who are ill, injured, or experiencing health concerns. Administer first aid and medications, and provide health assessments as needed.
- Chronic Health Management : Manage the health care of students with chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, allergies) by creating individualized health care plans in collaboration with families and ensuring that appropriate support is in place.
- Health Screenings : Conduct mandated health screenings (e.g., vision, hearing, scoliosis) and document results in accordance with Texas state regulations. Follow up with families on any required treatments or referrals.
- Emergency Care : Respond to and manage health emergencies, including severe allergic reactions, asthma attacks, and other critical health situations. Work with the school team to ensure swift action and follow-up care.
- Medication Administration : Administer prescription medications to students in compliance with district policies and state laws. Maintain accurate records of medication administration and ensure that medications are stored securely.

2. Communication & Collaboration:

- Parent and Family Communication : Regularly communicate with parents about student health issues, including treatment plans, illness outbreaks, and health concerns. Act as a liaison between families and health professionals.
- Collaborate with School Leadership : Work closely with school administrators, counselors, and teachers to support students’ overall well-being and create a safe, health-conscious school environment.
- Collaboration with Health Services : Partner with the district’s health services team and external health agencies to ensure coordinated care for students and to stay informed about health issues affecting the district.

3. Leadership & Professional Development:

- Professional Development : Continuously improve knowledge and skills related to school health services. Attend relevant workshops, seminars, and conferences, and maintain licensure through required continuing education.
- Supervise & Support School Nurses : Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to school-based nurses, helping them to develop their professional skills and handle complex health-related issues.

4. Operations/Front Office Support

- Answer phone calls from families and prospective families: Respond to any questions, support with guiding families or scheduling meetings with leadership.
- Support with absence calls: Support the registrar with reaching out to absent students families.
- Campus Needs: Support with campus-related Operations needs such as supplies, facilities issues, etc.

We look for team members that embody our REACH values. This includes the characteristics below.

- Open to sharing and implementing feedback with reverence and professionalism for the work (Respect).
- Authentic care for student results and effective teaching (Excellence).
- Setting a higher bar for yourself and others each day (Ambition).
- Honest contribution and collaboration to the community (Community).
- Do what is needed to achieve results (Hard Work).
- Believes in education as a profession and holds oneself to a high level of conduct and professionalism

Qualifications

- Fluency in English and Spanish preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse staff
- Alignment with the school's mission to ensure that every student in grades K through 8 has the academic and character foundation necessary to succeed in high school, graduate from college, and pursue ambitious life goals.
- Demonstrated application of Étoile Academy’s core values: Respect, Excellence, Ambition, Community, and Hard work.

Étoile Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact HR at 713.265.8657.