School Nurse Teacher (one-year-only)

This is a one-year-only position as a School Nurse Teacher serving a PreK-12 student population in a school setting. Under the direction of the school principal and/or appropriate supervisor, you will provide health and wellness services to students in individual and classroom settings, develop and modify instructional plans to meet student needs, and maintain appropriate records and procedures.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a school environment with students, parents, staff, and community members. The work environment may include loud noise levels depending on the activity and location. You will work at desks, conference tables, classroom tables, and in various meeting configurations. You must be able to remain in stationary positions for extended periods and move throughout indoor and outdoor environments to maintain a safe learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement the district's Comprehensive Developmental School Health and Wellness Program and ensure students achieve related competencies
• Serve as a resource to advisors and faculty
• Consult with teachers regarding individual and classroom behavior issues as requested
• Coordinate with parents and staff regarding students with medical needs that must be addressed in the school setting
• Participate in RTI, IEP, and 504 meetings
• Interpret medical results and school records for parents and other faculty and staff members; provide training as appropriate (e.g., EpiPen administration, health-related screenings)
• Coordinate the administration of testing and screening as necessary
• Counsel students regarding educational and health-related concerns in concert with administration and other appropriate professionals
• Counsel students with health and wellness issues and refer them to appropriate school personnel and/or community agencies
• Help de-escalate emotional and medical situations
• Meet with parents and appropriate staff to discuss health issues, records, and pertinent transition information
• Meet with parents and assist with referring to community health agencies as needed
• Serve as a resource to parents and an advocate for students
• Confer with state and community agencies regarding health and medical needs
• Form strong working relationships with other district nursing staff
• Submit reports as directed in a timely fashion, both electronically and on paper
• Use student information systems and online systems effectively and efficiently
• Assist in the registration process when needed
• Implement health curriculum in elementary classes as needed
• Adhere to the Rhode Island Educator Code of Professional Responsibility
• Work collaboratively with peers at the school and district level to improve teaching, learning, and educational programming for students
• Perform other duties as designated by the building principal

Physical Demands

• Communicate and detect information at levels necessary to make presentations and exchange information in person and by telephone
• Express yourself in a manner that others will clearly understand
• Constantly operate a computer keyboard and manipulate paper
• Detect, determine, perceive, and identify documentation and reports; observe students
• Meet multiple demands from several people and meet deadlines with severe time constraints
• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods in both indoor and outdoor environments
• Move and traverse to maintain a safe learning environment
• Demonstrate stamina to work irregular or extended hours, including a full day followed by meetings or supervising evening events
• Position yourself to retrieve items overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally
• Move and transport moderately heavy objects

Schedule

181-day school year with up to 5 additional days, or as contractually designated. This is a one-year-only position under a NEAP Teacher Contract.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of education from an accredited college or university
• Current Rhode Island Teacher Certificate as a School Nurse Teacher PK-12 or eligibility for the same
• Valid Rhode Island Department of Health RN License
• Clear criminal records check in accordance with RIGL 16-2-18
• Demonstrated proficiency with PC-based computer applications, Google Suite, Microsoft Office applications, email, web applications, and industry-specific technology

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Rhode Island Model for Educator Evaluation and Support Professionals.