Position Type:
Support Staff/Health Coordinator

Date Posted:
1/19/2021

Location:
District

Date Available:
March 2021

Description:
School Health Coordinator needed for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year.

Purpose:
To provide healthcare to students and staff members to maximize heath and wellness in the school community and act as liaison to parents, staff, central office and government agencies on health issues. All duties are performed in accordance with district/state board of education polices and procedures to meet the health and safety needs of students.

Reporting Relationship: Reports to the District Health Coordinator, building administrator of assigned school, or Executive Director of Student Services.

Location: Located in the assigned school/health office.

Responsibilities:

• Provide health support, first aid, illness and emergency care to students and staffMaintain communication with supervisors, teachers and other school personnel, physicians, and parent/guardiansMonitor student absences and tardies daily, complete appropriate forms and contact parents as neededMonitor and report excessive absences/tardies to appropriate staffDistribute PowerSchool final attendance to teachers for recording in cumulative folders if appropriateParticipate in Action Plan development for students with severe medical conditionsRecord and communicate students' health restrictions to staffAdministrator medication/treatment with appropriate documentationMakes appropriate assessment and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reportCreate/maintain and update student health records including emergency, immunization, physical, health record, medical conditions, vision, hearing and dental informationMonitor and coordinate blood-borne pathogen presentation for staffAdminister annual screenings to include but not limited to vision, hearing, etc. and complete required forms/reports and communicate information as needed to parents and staffConduct semi-annual lice checks and communicate information as needed to parents and staffAssist school administration as needed with projects including annual reports, student transition and registrationOrder health suppliesParticipate in Support and Intervention team meetings when invitedMaintain confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issuesPerform other health or school related work as defined by supervisor including coverage of office positions as needed

Qualifications & Experience:

• 30 hours of college creditRegistered Nurse, LPN, or CNA preferred1 to 2 years related experienceFirst Aid, CPR, AED, vision and hearing certificationExperience with children a plusExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsStrong technology skills

Working Conditions:
Full-time (1.0 FTE) position starting March 2021 through early June 2021.
*This position requires the ability to physically manipulate students as needed including lifting, transferring and assisting ill or injured students. Also requires good vision and hearing ability in order to observe and document possible illness or injury.

Salary Range: $16.53 - $27.08 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Application Procedure:
Please apply online at www.glenview34.org.