Job Title Student Health Services Specialist Location Ashburn, VA, US Organization Name Administration Building Department Description Department of Pupil Services
Brief Description The Specialist, Student Health Services, assists with the supervision and coordination of work of resource nurses, school nurses and health clinic specialists and serves as a division wide contact for school administrators and relevant applications of student health services.

Detailed Description The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:
* Provides leadership to ensure high quality school health programs which demonstrate fidelity to evidence-based school nursing practices.
* Assists the Supervisor, Student Health Services, in the development, oversight and implementation of health-related training programs for all schools; assists in the evaluation of the effectiveness of school health programs, including performance evaluations of resource nurses and school nurses.
* Demonstrates knowledge of school health related services to assist resource nurses, school nurses and health clinic specialists in effective management of student health care needs to support individual student achievement; consults with parents, health care providers, staff and principals regarding specific student health situations and assists in problem-solving; works collaboratively with other areas of Pupil Services; maintains on-going communication with community health partners. Keeps the Supervisor of Student Health Services informed regarding work and progress of school and community collaborations.
* Plans and implements professional development for school-based staff focused on department priorities for prevention and intervention; participates on department committees to promote leadership for priority initiatives and to facilitate implementation in the schools.
* Assists with development, review and updating of school policy.
* Assists in the development, coordination, revision, and editing of evidence-based best practices, procedures and protocols of Student Health Services; evaluates the effectiveness of the school health program; determines needs, develops plans to meet needs and evaluate outcomes, and ensures that LCPS Student Health Services are
consistent with and follow the guidelines established by the Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia Department of Health.
* Collects, analyzes and reports outcome-oriented data related to the effectiveness of school health practices for all students and schools; uses data to determine trends and issues and communicates data results and implications to stakeholders.
* Promotes professional growth and building of staff morale, keeps abreast of current research, participates in professional organizations, and keeps staff informed of state and national issues and trends related to student health and school nursing.

Job Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Nursing
* Five years of experience as a school nurse; administrative experience in nursing preferred
* Proven expertise and exceptional skills in health training in large and small groups
* Excellent organizational, management and leadership skills
* Proven professional/leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, administrators, and community agencies
* Excellent written and oral communication skills; proven ability to deliver professional presentations
Physical Requirements
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply
certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Additional Details Administrator Salary Scale , Level 1

This is an Exempt position
Reports to: Student Health Services Supervisor

The Loudoun County School Board seeks to cultivate a high performing team of professionals focused on its mission and goals. The School Board values merit and excellence within its workforce and encourages the highest levels of professionalism for all its employees.

The School Board also recognizes and values the diversity of the students and broader community it serves and encourages diversity within its workforce.
The Loudoun County School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School Board does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, national origin, ancestry, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, age, religion, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any basis protected by law.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Assistant Superintendent for Department of Human Resources and Talent Development
Loudoun County Public Schools
21000 Education Court
Ashburn, VA 20148
Tel: 571-252-1100
How To Apply To submit an application online, please select "Apply Now"
To be considered for the vacancy, please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Please be sure to upload the following:

• Three (3) current professional references (Name, phone number, email address). At least one reference should be a current supervisor or most recent supervisor.
• Resume
• Letter of Interest

Interview Date School Year SY_2020 - 2021 School Year 2020-2021 Job Type Administrative Closing Date Contract or Assignment Days/Hours Per Day 248 days/ 8 hours Amount of Travel

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