Position Description

Performs functions of the school health program under the supervision of the Superintendent of Schools and the principal.

Essential Functions:

• Adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility
• Ensures safety of students
• Implements the Windham Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives
• Compile and maintain cumulative health records and emergency information for all assigned pupils and personnel
• Administer prescribed medication to students as needed
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required
• Participate as a member of the PPT team, in the counseling and guidance of students, parents and school personnel concerning health problems that interfere with learning.
• Provide necessary first aid and emergency care in accordance with established policies and to exercise professional judgement of illness or injuries and to follow approved procedures
• Maintains respect for confidential information
• Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents
• Other duties as assigned by Administrator and/or Superintendent
• Establish and maintain professional relationships

Qualifications/Certificates:

• Bilingual(Spanish/English) preferred.
• Current CT Nurse License required (RN)
• Experience working with a diverse student demographic
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Windham Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Excellent public relations skills

Days: Monday – Friday
Salary: In accordance with the WFT contract

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WindhamPublicSchools
WINDHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• School

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Willimantic, CT 06226: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person