Office of SELWell Overview:

The mission of SELWell is to build the capacity of schools, while eliminating inequities, to improve the social, emotional, and physical skills and knowledge of all students to support their healthy development, readiness to learn, and preparedness for life.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Case Management Resource Nurse resides in the Office of Social Emotional Learning and Wellness within the Academic & Student Support for Equity Team of the Boston Public Schools, reporting to the Senior Director of School Health Services. The Case Management Resource Nurse will play an integral role in the standardized implementation of a case management approach through coaching, providing continuous professional development, and developing tools and systems to improve the overall health of students with chronic diseases and advance the mission of the Boston Public Schools. The nurse will possess extensive experience in the management of chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes and sickle cell disease. The Case Management Resource Nurse will serve in a mid-level role within the Office of Social Emotional Learning and Wellness. The Case Management Resource Nurse will also be responsible for having a high level of expertise with regard to case management which is a collaborative process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the options and services required to meet the whole child's health and human service needs. It is characterized by advocacy, communication, and resource management and promotes quality and cost-effective interventions and outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES :
Case Management

• Work collaboratively with the Case Management Support Nurses to develop case management instructional guides for common chronic diseases (diabetes, asthma, sickle cell disease, seizure disorders, life-threatening allergies)
• Work collaboratively with the Case Management Support Nurses to assist BPS school nurses with the creation and implementation of individual healthcare plans (IHPs)
• Create and maintain relationships with community partners directly involved in caring for students with chronic diseases
• Act as a content expert on management of chronic diseases in the school setting, providing guidance and information to school nurses and SHS central office staff on specific cases
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects regarding care management of chronic diseases in the school setting

Professional Development/ Education:

• Work collaboratively with Nursing Program Director to develop, plan, and facilitate relevant in-person professional development, webinars and educational materials on case management for BPS school nurses
• Partner with community organizations to engage guest speakers for professional developments

• Collaborate with Case Management Support Nurses to educate nurses in person or via phone/video chat to provide guidance on the medical treatment/nursing care of students with chronic diseases
• Support implementation of specific BPS policies & procedures for students with chronic diseases via relevant professional development
• Keep abreast of knowledge of best practices, state and federal laws, regulations, policies/procedures

Administration:

• Collaborate with other BPS departments and offices; attend meetings, serve on committees as needed
• Attend statewide meetings if needed
• Assist Nursing Program Director and Program Manager in scheduling/coordinating the activities of the Care Management Support Nurses and scheduling of professional development sessions
• Assist Nursing Program Director and Program Manager with data tracking.; ensure the integrity of data through complete and accurate data entry

CORE COMPETENCIES: Using the Rubric of Specialized Support Instructional Personnel (SISP), the Office of Human Capital has identified priority skills and abilities that all BPS SISP should demonstrate.

1. Accountability for Student Achievement

(II-A-1 Quality of Effort and Work, II-D-2 High Expectations, I B-2 Adjustments to Practice)

• Sets ambitious learning goals for all students, uses instructional and clinical practices that reflect high expectations for students and student work; engages all students in learning.
• Consistently defines high expectations for student learning goals and behavior.
• Assesses student learning regularly using a variety of assessments to measure growth, and understanding.
• Effectively analyzes data from assessments, draws conclusions, and shares them appropriately.

1. Communicating Professional Knowledge

(I-A-1 Professional Knowledge, I-A-2 Child Adolescent Development, I-A-3 Plan Development)

• Exhibits strong knowledge of child development and how students learn and behave, and designs effective and rigorous plans for support with measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of students' developmental levels by providing differentiated learning experiences and support that enable all students to progress toward intended outcomes.

1. Equitable & Effective Instruction

(II-A-3 Meeting Diverse Needs, II-A-2. Student Engagement, II-B-1. Safe Learning Environment, II-B-2 Collaborative Learning Environment, I-D-3 Access to Knowledge)

• Builds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community.
• Uses instructional and clinical practices that are likely to challenge, motivate and engage all students and facilitate active participation.
• Consistently adapts instruction, services, plans and assessments to make curriculum/ supports accessible to all students.

1. Cultural Proficiency

(II-C-1. Respects Differences, II-C-2. Maintains Respectful Environment)

• Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students' diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected.

1. Parent/Family Engagement

(III-A-1. Parent/Family Engagement, III-B-2. Collaboration)

• Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning.
• Consistently provides parents with clear expectations for student learning behavior and/or wellness and shares strategies to promote learning and development at school and home.

1. Professional Reflection & Collaboration

(IV-A-1. Reflective Practice, IV-C-1. Professional Collaboration, IV-C-2. Consultation)

• Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development.
• Consistently collaborates with colleagues through shared planning and/or informal conversation to analyze student performance and development, and to plan appropriate interventions at the classroom or school level.
• Regularly provides advice and expertise to general education teachers and the school community to support the creation of appropriate and effective academic, behavioral, and social/emotional learning experiences for students.

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED :

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse
• MA State Dept. of Education School Nurse License (All Levels)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in school nursing
• 3-5 years of experience in leadership and professional development
• 3-5 years of case management experience, especially with chronic disease case management
• CPR & First Aid Certification
• Ability to meet the BPS Standards of Effective Practice
• Exemplary communication skills
• Well-versed in Microsoft Office, G Suite and electronic medical records
• Commitment to self-reflection and ongoing learning
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Comfort with handling multiple projects simultaneously as well as working with rapidly shifting priorities and targets
• Experience working with culturally-linguistically diverse students, families and communitie s
• Current authorization to work in the United States
• An understanding of and commitment to gain a greater understanding of what is necessary for an urban school system to enjoy a continuous improvement in an increasingly complex and competitive environment
• A deeply held and unyielding belief in the overarching mission of public education

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED :

• Masters of Science in Nursing

• Nationally Certified School Nurse

• Experience in: support services in an urban school setting; liaison and case management; high risk, multi-problem children and adolescents

• BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali
• Familiarity with Boston and Boston Public Schools

Terms: BTU, Group I plus 10%.

Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (Licensed Staff >> Employee Benefits and Policies) for more information on compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.