Assistant Director of Health Services

Madison Metropolitan School District/MSCR

545 W Dayton St, Room 133

Madison, WI 53703

Administrator/Other Professional

Job Number: 4100015945

Start Date: 07/01/2021

Open Date: 04/23/2021

Closing Date: 06/18/2021

Purpose of Position:
This position provides leadership over all elements of health services delivered across the Madison Metropolitan School District.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Planning District health services and programs. Develop policies, recommend programs and implement sources. Write Grant applications and administer funds. Complete financial and program reports as required and/or requested. Oversee Health Services budget.
2. Supervising MMSD Staff:
1. Interviewing, hiring, and onboarding health services and program staff, Lead Nurses and all school-based health services staff, including those who also have central office responsibilities in addition to their school-based role
2. Evaluating employee work performance.
3. Assigning tasks and projects, allocating personnel and resources and instructing staff.
3. Maintaining related legal requirements, including school-based services for Medicaid reimbursement and the district AED program, budget development and administration principles and personnel supervision techniques.
4. Responding to inquiries, complaints and concerns regarding health services and programs.
5. Preparing and giving press releases, reports, speeches and other materials regarding health services and programs.
6. Guiding district response and safety protocol for staff, students and families during local and national health emergencies
7. Representing the district in community and local agency collaborative efforts aimed at securing resources for students.
8. Responding to school requests regarding health matters.

Work Location: Doyle-Student Services

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

FTE/Hours Per Week:
1.0/40 hpw

Salary:

Salary Information:

Grade 8, $89, 660.25 - $106, 472.25 annually

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a university or college school of nursing accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
2. Master?s Degree or Doctorate in Nursing Practice
3. Valid license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the State of Wisconsin per Chapter 441, Wisconsin Statutes, and Section N2.04 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.
4. Experience as a School Nurse
5. Current certification in CPR/AED (renewed on annual basis)
6. Licensure as a advanced nurse prescriber
7. Certification as a pediatric or family nurse practitioner
8. Evidence of and an ability to articulate commitment to equity-focused work and the role that school nursing plays in closing opportunity gaps and eliminating inequitable student outcomes.
9. Knowledge of and experience with the design and delivery of school nursing, school health services, pediatric nursing and population health.
10. Evidence of exceptional collaboration skills - ability to hold multiple perspectives and make connections between ideas and concepts.
11. Ability to effectively engage in cognitive conflict and stay calm in potentially stressful conditions.
12. Evidence of exceptional leadership and organizational skills.
13. Evidence of exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
14. Experience with coaching and mentoring practices for adults.
15. Evidence of a commitment to, and enthusiasm for, lifelong learning and professional/personal growth.
16. Evidence of groundedness in confidentiality and professional ethics.
17. Experience in organizational management in a school, community or health care setting
18. Experience in managing a budget

Other Information:

Working Conditions:

1. Ability to wear appropriate PPE as necessary/required
2. Work involves frequent deadlines under pressure.
3. Work requires frequent use of computer programs and data analysis.
4. Work involves exposure to the general public.
5. Plans with others and determines how organizationally to best meet the needs of those served.
6. Flexibility in adjusting to continuously changing situations.
7. Ability to work in a safe and comfortable environment where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little risk of injury.
8. Flexible daily schedule.

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to wear appropriate PPE as necessary/required
2. Ability to operate a computer terminal/PC and other office equipment.
3. Ability to exert very light physical effort in sedentary to light work.
4. Ability to sit, stand, type or use the keyboard for extended periods of time.
5. Ability to give oral presentations.
6. Ability to work long hours.
7. Work involves frequent deadlines under pressure.

Why You Should Work with MMSD!

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We are Wisconsin?s second largest district, serving 27, 000 students throughout 52 schools in the city and surrounding areas. We have a simple but bold vision ? to ensure that every school is a thriving school, that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.

To achieve this vision, we seek talent at all levels, in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.

We firmly believe and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting employees in their career path. We strive to provide, encourage, grow and develop a talented workforce that better supports and represents the diversity of our student population.

Application Deadline: 6/18/2021

Equal Opportunity Employer