FACILITATOR SCHOOL HEALTH SERV

TITLE:                School Health Services Facilitator

Reports to:         Executive Director of Special Education

Job Goal:           To provide leadership in the coordination of health services programs so that students and staff may derive benefits from health education/promotion and disease prevention.

Qualifications:  Registered Nurse

                          Bachelor of Science in Nursing required; Advanced degree preferred

                         Three years nursing with pediatric experience or three years school nursing

Performance and Responsibilities:

• Supervises the coordination of policies and programs related to health services
• Works with various health and social service agencies in the community, both public and private, to integrate school and community programs to benefit students, staff, and families
• Oversees and advises local school health advisory committees
• Works closely with the Health Services Secretary to efficiently ensure appropriate inventory of health clinic supplies and equipment
• Supervises the development of policy recommendations related to health issues and programs
• Oversees the development, implementation, and assessment of staff training programs necessary to implement school health policies and programs
• Oversees school health service, including physical examination, immunizations, and tests for hearing and vision
• Provides consultation to principals regarding roles and responsibilities of health clinic staff and health clinic operations.
• Reports to administration and Board, parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters
• Participates with school staff in developing and implementing total school health program
• Advises on modifications of the educational program to meet health needs of individual student
• Prepares and submits reports to the State Board of Health and the Lawrence Douglas County Health Department
• Advises principals regarding exclusion and readmission of students in compliance with Board policy on infectious and contagious diseases
• Attends committee meetings and conferences regarding health services and health curriculum
• Participates in professional development training and coordinates such training programs for school nurses and Health Office Assistants
• Assists Executive Director of Special education, school health committee, and administrators in developing school health service programs
• Provides direct services as assigned for up to one half of contracted time

Critical Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to possess and maintain licensure in the state of Kansas
• Ability to speak clearly to various groups expressing ideas in a logical and forthright manner
• Possess composition skills suitable for producing written communication for a variety of readers
• Ability to quickly analyze a situation and provide prompt advice
• Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner
• Ability to perform job responsibilities using appropriate software on district computer system and communication equipment
• Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines
• Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others
• Ability to travel as needed

The tasks listed in the position description are subject to change at the discretion of the superintendent/designee. The incumbent is expected to take on other duties as requested or assigned by his/her supervisor.

Evaluation:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Length of Contract:  Certified contract

Salary Range:  Certified salary schedule fringe benefits

Salary : $51,000 - $82,942