Position Type:
Student Support Services/ School Nurse

Date Posted:
4/12/2019

Location:
District Office

Date Available:
09/01/2019

Closing Date:
08/30/2019

  

2019-2020 ANTICIPATED OPENINGS
Application
Date Posted
Work Year Base Salary Deadline As per SOMEA
April 11, 2019 10 months Agreement Open Until Filled

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 Elementary Teachers Dance Teachers Elementary Teachers - LR Health/Physical Education Teachers Elementary Special Education Teachers World Language/ELL Teachers Elementary Special Education Teachers - LR Chinese Teachers Secondary Math Teachers LDTC Secondary English/Language Arts Teachers Library Media Specialists Secondary Science Teachers School Psychologists Secondary Social Studies Teachers School Social Workers Secondary Special Education Teachers School Social Workers (Non-CST) Preschool Inclusion Teachers SAC Art Teachers School Nurse Music Teachers School Counselor Drama Teachers Speech/Language Specialists Leave Replacements Teachers of:
Math, Science, English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Health/Phys. Ed., Music &
World Language/ELL

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. Appropriate NJ Certification required.
2. Meets NJ standards for HQT in the subject matter.
3. Demonstrated knowledge in content area.
4. Previous teaching experience at grade level preferred.
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

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JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE SCHOOL NURSE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

New Jersey School Nurse Certificate Demonstrated expertise in school health nursing practices
Knowledge of child growth and development, community and family dynamics, current health issues; and wellness education
Knowledge of community health and social services resources and ability to communicate effectively with non-school health professionals and social service agencies
Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

REPORTS TO K-12 Supervisor of Health, Physical Education & Nursing Services and the Building Principal

JOB GOAL(S)

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  Promote health and safety in the school environment
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  Provide health services to students, faculty and staff
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  Teacher sound health practices

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Works in cooperation with the school physician, members of the staff, parents and community health professionals to ensure a healthy school climate and to minimize absence due to illness.

2. Conducts health services and screening programs as required by law and/or board policies.
3. Provides emergency care in case of sudden illness and administers first-aid in case of injury to students or staff according to established policies and procedures.

4. Maintains up to date health records on all students, including records of immunizations, and ensures their confidentiality.

5. Helps prevent and control communicable disease through lectures, exclusion and re-admission of students and staff in keeping with state and local health regulations and school policies.

6. Delegation of select nursing tasks in order to safely and adequately meet the needs of the students.

7. Notifies Principal or his/her designee to arrange for immediate examination of any pupil who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

8. Confers with and advises students, parents, and staff members on matters pertaining to the health and safety of students.

9. Assists the Principal and the Child Study Team in the identification and placement of students with disabilities who need special education services.

10. Reviews the health records of pupils referred to the school intervention committee and provide relevant information; serves as a member of the committee as required.
11. Participates in the development of a comprehensive health education curriculum and serves as a health/safety education teacher or resource person.

12. Promotes healthy/safe school environment by assisting the administration and staff to maintain safe and sanitary conditions throughout the school. Reports problems promptly to the Principal.

13. Administers prescribed medication to students in accordance with law and board policy.
14. Collaborates with community and other non-school health agencies to meet the health needs of children and families.

15. Provides special health care and related services to meet the needs of students with disabilities, as per private health care provider.

16. Orders medical supplies annually in accordance with building needs.
17. Remains abreast of current developments in the health field through continuing education and participation in professional development activities.

18. Assists in the development of policies and procedures for comprehensive health education and services.

19. Prepares health and safety reports if requested by the Supervisor of Health, Physical Education & Nursing Services or the Building Principal.

20. Reports and documents any suspicion of child abuse to the Division of Children Protection and Permanency (DCPP).

21. Elementary Nurses: Teach Health December through May in accordance with board approved curriculum.

22. Develops Comprehensive Nursing Care Plan for children with medical needs to be submitted as part of QSAC.

23. Assists in the development of medical 504 plans.
24. Monitors health and safety conditions of the school environment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 10 Months
Salary and benefits as per SOMEA Agreement