We're excited to provide the best education in the best environment to our students!
Academies of Math and Science
Health Technician
Little Rock - 6423 Stagecoach Rd., Little Rock, AR
Compensation: $18-$19/ Hourly
The Academies of Math and Science (AMS) is a network of top-rated, public K-8 charter schools in Arizona that have been in operation for 20 years. AMS Arkansas is our network’s first out-of-state expansion opening our doors in 2024, and we could not be more excited to serve students and families in the Little Rock community! We deeply believe in the power of high expectations and a rigorous curriculum to develop today’s students into tomorrow’s global visionaries.
The Health Technician provides health support to all employees and students. They provide support in addressing the health needs of students, assist in the implementation of the school health program, and provide appropriate care and/or referral for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students. They also administer first aid and medication to students according to district policy and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides professional expertise in the fields of Nursing and School Health
Acts as a liaison between the schools and outside groups. Fosters relationships with the Arkansas Department of Health and non-profit organizations that provide services to the schools or assist the schools with training and other initiatives
Research local laws and practices for possible implementation in AR schools
Conduct quarterly health office site audits
Analyze trends in audit outcomes to strategize additional training
Notify student's guardian of visits to the Health Office.
Offer care for student injuries.
Create an Arkansas Health Record for each student.
Record immunizations, vision, and hearing test results.
Maintain all prescription and non-prescription medication with proper security measures.
Maintain a clean and sanitized office.
Maintain and rotate supplies.
Complete weekly accident and health office visit reports for Administrators.
Attend monthly staff meetings.
Conduct hearing and vision screening.
Complete and send immunization and hearing reports to the state.
Performs other related duties as required by supervisor
Competencies, Skills, and Abilities:
Positively interact with all students.
Create a safe environment that the student feels safe in.
Ability to identify individual student medical needs.
Good communication skills with, students, coworkers, administration and parents.
Ability to collaborate with other school staff.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
Be detailed, organized and timely in completion of work
Qualifications:
License Practical Nursing (LPN)/ Licensed Practical Technical Nursing (LPTN) License
2 years licensed nursing experience (3 years preferred as well as experience in schools preferred)
Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for healthcare providers with AED and First Aid
Current certification in Scoliosis, Hearing, Vision and Growth (height and weight) screening
Must be able to pass a background check in the state of Arkansas
Must possess strong communication, organizational, analytical, and written skills
Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Join us to enjoy rewarding challenges and ongoing opportunities!
We are a network of ten award-winning K-8 charter schools in Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona. The Academies of Math and Sciences serves under-represented communities to provide an advanced, college-preparatory education.
The flagship campus in Tucson has been named the highest performing Title I K-8 charter school with >70% F/R in the state of Arizona (out of 293 such schools).
We hire the best teachers and use the best methods, systems, and programs available to reach our mission of sending kids to college. Our program is built to provide motivated students in grades K-8 a top-quality education, enabling them to succeed in extremely competitive high school programs and ultimately, college. Each child’s success depends on us, and we are confident that we can reach all children who are willing to put in the effort to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed.
To provide students the education they deserve and to provide the nation a generation prepared to deal with unsolved and new problems, join us. Help us to turn all students, regardless of their background or the neighborhood they live in, onto the path to college and a better life.
Let's improve education together.
