What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extended School Year - School Nurses position at Franklin Public Schools?
Extended School Year - School Nurses
Position Type: Summer School Position
Location: ECDC/Washington Street Schools/Franklin Middle School
Reports to: Building Principal
Salary: $75.00 per hour
Hours:
- ESY ECDC Programs – July 6 to August 6, 2026; 8:00 – 1:00 M, T, W, TH*
- ESY Elementary Program – July 6 to August 6, 2026; 8:00 – 2:00 M, T, W, TH* Successful applicant must be available for the full duration of the program Please note which specific program(s) you are interested in, i.e., Elementary or ECDC. General Description: As part of its special education programming, Extended School Year (ESY) Services are provided to eligible students. Franklin offers a number of ESY programs from preschool through high school. Extended School Year services are provided to students who meet one or more of the criteria for such services as outlined in special education law. Typically, eligible students require services because they have demonstrated or are likely to demonstrate substantial regression in his/her learning skills and/or substantial difficulty relearning if an extended year program is not provided. Responsibilities:
- Administers medication and basic first aid care as needed and required.
- Maintains positive communication with ESY Director, teachers and staff.
- Identifies specific medical responsibilities corresponding to the particular health status of the students and arranges appropriate management for the students in ESY setting. Informs staff of student allergies.
- Follows the Department of Public Health Guidelines in regulation to exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases.
- Triages students and or staff with an injury, illness or accident and provides appropriate intervention, following protocols and policy.
- Supervises the administration of medication in compliance with school policy and state regulations.
- Works in conjunction with staff to develop a comprehensive nursing care plan for students when appropriate.
- Maintains records of all nursing related activities and medication logs.
- Reports to parents, staff and directors regarding students’ health issues.
- Counsels students, parents and staff pertaining to individual and or group health issues
- Performs related work to support ESY program, as required.
Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse licensed in Massachusetts
- School experience and DESE license preferred
- Must be the kind of person who is warm, caring, and respectful and have a strong desire to work with young children.
- Must successfully pass Criminal Offender (CORI) background check and national fingerprinting screening (CHRI).