What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Enrichment Intersession - District Nurse position at San Altos Elementary?
Summer Intersession Purpose: Provide an opportunity for students to engage in rigorous, joyful learning as a bridge to the 2026-27 school year while building a sense of community and connection that fosters an environment to accelerate student learning around priority content standards.
Certification to conduct vision and audiometric assessments.
Additional Information:
- June 16th & June 17th: PD for ALL all summer staff
- June 18th: Dedicated site meetings and & set up day (required for all summer staff)
- June 22nd: First day with students!
Job Description:
Definition:
Under the Supervision of the Director of Student Services, coordinates the health service
program at assigned schools; assesses, evaluates, improves and promotes the health of students
and staff in accordance with State Law and District policies and regulations.
Typical Duties:
Completes all mandated screenings and reports annually within timelines required by state
agencies.
Conducts medical case finding, screening, and referral activities related to health needs of
selected students.
Participates as a member of the School Site Team to address the health related needs of students.
Refers parents of students needing medical care to appropriate private or community resources.
Coordinates the implementation of the District's communicable disease prevention program.
Coordinates, monitors and facilitates the maintenance of health and immunization records for
each student.
Provides general health counseling services to parents, students and staff.
Informs staff of physical or health needs of students.
Provides emergency health services for ill or injured students and staff.
Communicates with parents and other health care professionals regarding illness and health
concerns which may affect students learning and achievement.
Serves as a health education resource person to students and staff and teaches health related
subjects (i.e. social hygiene and family life education at designated grade level) under
supervision of a classroom teacher.
Conducts or coordinates the implementation of health -related inservice activities and screenings
including, but not limited to, Universal Precautions, First Aid, C.P.R., T.B., and Specialized
Physical Health Care procedures for school and district staff.
Participates in on-going professional development through District, regional or state sponsored
activities.
Assists other health care professionals in the delivery of health services to students and parents.
Coordinates distribution of first-aid kits to classrooms.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university; two years of
successful experience as a School Nurse desirable and/or successful Registered Nurse experience
in a hospital, clinic or physician's office with school age population.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
Possession of a Preliminary School Nurse Credential or a Professional Clear School Nurse
Credential, Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California.
Certification to conduct vision and audiometric assessments.
Valid California Driver's license.
Environment:
Health office and school environment
Physical Demands:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to assess injuries and illness.
Hazards:
Communicable diseases.
Contact with blood-borne pathogens.