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Director of Health Related Services - Provisional RB #18-215

Employer
Buffalo Public Schools
Location
Buffalo, NY, US
Salary
Competitive
Title: Director of Health Related Services - Provisional RB #18-215
ID: 3974
Department: Health Related Services
Location: Other
Division: Civil Service
Description

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ROOM 720 CITY HALL
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #18-215 September 8, 2018

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY

Civil Service Residency Requirements will apply

POSITION: Director of Health Related Services - Provisional

SALARY: $71,285 - $86,364


LOCATION:
Health Related Services, #187 - 333 Clinton Street, Buffalo, NY 14204

APPLICATION: CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.buffaloschools.org
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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An incumbent to a position in this class performs work that involves coordinating and supervising health care programs for students in the City of Buffalo School District. This is an administrative and supervisory position responsible for training and supervising school health staff as well as coordinating health services with outside agencies. Duties are performed under direct supervision from the Director of Social Emotional and Wellness Supports. The incumbent supervises and supports, Health Care Professionals (i.e. School Nurses) District Wellness Coordinators, and other personnel assigned.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
  • Oversees District compliance with state and federal student health regulations as outlined in New York State Education Law, Article 19 and NYSED Commissioner's Regulations section 136.3
  • Develops health care policies and procedures for school district's comprehensive school nursing program
  • Interprets laws and regulations regarding health services;
  • Provides training and support for health care professionals, nurses and any other personnel assigned to the programs;
  • Establishes program standards and guidelines for health care related agencies working for the Buffalo Public Schools;
  • Supervises providers of health-related services;
  • Acts as a liaison between the school district and school nurse providers; develops contracts for nursing services and monitors same;
  • Works closely with the Special Education and Athletics Departments to provide appropriate nursing staff for the summer program;
  • Prepares and analyzes administrative reports;
  • Prepares budgets;
  • Performs related duties assigned by the Director of Social Emotional and Wellness Supports.


FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of pediatric and public and child health;
  • Thorough knowledge of the student health care needs;
  • Good knowledge of the principles of administration and supervision;
  • Ability to train and supervise staff personnel;
  • Ability to plan and coordinate the work of others;
  • Ability to develop and maintain a good working relationship with health professionals, school clinics, students and outside agencies;
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and to prepare and analyze timely reports;
  • Good judgment; tact; courtesy; sensitivity;
  • Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Licensed as a Pediatric Physician issued by the NYS Department of Education

  • or
  • Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the NYS Department of Education and three years of full-time experience providing practitioner services to children or youth (PreK-12).


  • Administrative experience preferred

    FINAL FILING DATE: September 21, 2018

    APPROVED:

    Jaime Warren
    Associate Superintendent for Human Resources
    

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