School Health Supervisor

MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Mission Statement:

Middletown Public Schools cultivates the brilliance in each student.

Values and Belief Statements:

Empowerment: Middletown Public Schools empowers its students with the knowledge

and skills to create lives brimming with purpose, passion and fulfillment.

Community: Middletown Public Schools harnesses the power of community by

fostering an environment of mutual understanding and appreciation.

Growth: Middletown Public Schools encourages a culture of growth and exploration,

inspiring lifelong learners.

Authenticity: Middletown Public Schools embraces each person’s authenticity and

cultivates an inclusive culture that brings about a sense of belonging.

Title: School Health Supervisor

Location:  District

Salary Grade: 17 (UPSEU) $43.58 - $64.49 Per Hour

Purpose of Position: This position is responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the Middletown School Health Services Program. This position will provides leadership for school nurses in the delivery of student health services and the promotion of wellness initiatives. This position works under the direction of the Director of Pupil Services and Special Education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Administration

• Plan the school health services program collaboratively with the School Medical Advisor and cooperatively with school administrators
• Develop policies, regulations, and procedures for a comprehensive school health services program in collaboration with the School Medical Advisor and other school personnel
• Monitor, in conjunction with the School Medical Advisor, the effectiveness of the school health services program, annually and on a regular basis during each school year, and make revisions accordingly
• Coordinate the school health services program and communicate regularly with school administrators;
• Participate in district health/wellness initiatives, such as the district Central Safety Committee, Wellness Committee, School-Based Health Center Advisory Committee, Administrative Council Meetings and other appropriate committees
• Coordinate the activities of the school health services staff, including school nurse substitutes (i.e. hiring, scheduling, orienting)
• Prepare, defend, and control the health services department budget
• Determine appropriate staffing patterns and substantiate requests for personnel additions/changes
• Develop and implement a system for data collection and analysis to demonstrate needs and trends in school health services
• Recognize the educational implications of student health concerns or problems and assist schools in the implementation of nursing services
• Use technology (assistive, informational, and medical) to effectively manage school health programs
• Complete and submit required state and federal documents/reports School Health Services
• Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the school health program
• Direct the delivery of health services provided by school nurses and auxiliary staff (e.g. for example CNAs)
• Assess annually and order the necessary supplies and equipment for school health services delivery and recommend appropriate health equipment needed to the school administration
• Develop nursing protocols and procedures for assessing and managing student health care problems in consultation with the School Medical Advisor
• Collaborate with the School Medical Advisor to develop standing orders for medications and special care procedures
• Establish procedures for state mandated screenings and related medical referrals according to state guidelines
• Review individual student health records, as needed, in order to identify student health needs and monitor nursing care
• Consult with team members and participate in Planning and Placement Team and Section 504 meetings when health problems interface with education
• Assist the school nurses to develop and implement individualized student health care and emergency care plans within the appropriate educational program (regular education, Section 504 and Special Education)
• Assist the school nurses and Special Education teams to develop relevant student goals and objectives related to student health care services and, if appropriate, follow up with Medicaid billing
• Recognize the implications of health concerns/problems for the students and assist schools in the implementation of nursing services
• Plan and conduct professional development programs for school nurses, school personnel, parents, and community groups in cooperation with school personnel and the School Medical Advisor
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive sports medicine program together with the Athletic Director, the School Medical Advisor, Athletic Trainer and other personnel, as appropriate
• Promote the integration of school based health center services with school health services
• Communicate and collaborate with the inter-disciplinary Preschool Assessment Team regarding the delivery of health services for preschool students Consultation and Education
• Initiate and/or participate in health related professional development for school nurses and other school personnel
• Provide consultation to the local Board of Education and school administrators related to school health services and current health issues
• Interpret the school health program and policies to parents and the community Supervision of Personnel
• Provide clinical consultation to school nursing staff and collaborate with them in developing, implementing, and evaluating school nursing practices
• Provide supervision and evaluation of school nursing staff in accordance with the Competencies in School Nurse Practice document by the Connecticut State Department of Education

Minimum Education, Experience and Skills Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

• This position requires a Master’s degree in nursing, public health or health education, a Baccalaureate degree in nursing, with five (5) years of current school nursing experience, current Connecticut RN license and CPR certification, a valid driver’s license, and prior experience working with children with complex medical needs (within the past two years) in a health care educational setting.
• Current experience should include working in a school nursing leadership position and must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate and collaborate with trans-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary teams.
• Copies of all required degrees and licenses must be provided.

Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

• Requires the ability to perform mid-level data analysis including the ability to audit, deduce, assess, conclude and appraise. Requires discretion in determining and referencing such to established criteria to define consequences and develop alternatives.
• Requires the ability to provide first line supervision. Ability to persuade, convince and train others. Ability to advise and provide interpretation regarding the application of policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference, descriptive and/or advisory data and information such as student health records, supply requisitions, medication forms, accident forms, surveys, screening referrals, eligibility lists, drug handbooks, medical dictionary, OSHA manuals, procedures, guidelines and non-routine correspondence.
• Requires the ability to communicate orally and in writing with the Director of Pupil Personnel and Special Education, students, parents, teachers, principals, administrators, physicians, paraprofessionals, social workers, psychologists, therapists, guidance counselors, pharmacists, speech pathologists, café and custodial personnel, psychiatrists and the public and to collaborate effectively with trans and inter disciplinary teams.
• Requires the ability to create and implement regular and emergency health care plans.

Mathematical Ability

• Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate percentages and decimals; may require the ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions and algebra.

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to operate, calibrate, tune and synchronize, and perform complex rapid adjustment on equipment, machinery and tools such as a computer and other office machines, nursing/medical equipment, screening equipment, medical supplies and/or related materials used in performing essential functions.
• Requires the ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing coordinated movements such as providing nursing care.
• Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of objects weighing five to ten pounds.
• Requires the ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes and sounds associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks.

Environmental Adaptability

• Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors poses a limited risk of injury. May be exposed to illnesses or disease.

 Application Procedure:  Please apply online.  Only qualified applicants will be contacted.