Job description
JobID: 10975
Position Type:
Short term Contracts-Teaching/STC-T
Short term Contracts-Teaching/STC-T
Date Posted:
3/2/2023
3/2/2023
Location:
Various Locations
Various Locations
Date Available:
June 2023
June 2023
SUMMARY:
Manage the health plans of students with chronic illnesses and train all health/attendance secretaries as needed. Address medical needs as they arise at each of the five sites and act as a point of contact for families experiencing medical crisis or in need of health related support.
ENDORSEMENTS:
Licensed as a registered nurse by the Iowa Board of Nursing
CERTIFICATIONS:
RN Certification required
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Working in a school as a school nurse for 2 years
Previous pediatric nursing, school health nursing, or community health nursing experience highly desirable
SUMMER PROGRAM:
Program: June 12th – July 28th.
Student hours will be 8:00 – 12:00
Lead Teacher hours are 7:00AM – 12:00PM.
Mandatory training is June 8th (8:00AM – 10:00PM.)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Duties must be performed on site. Other duties or tasks may be assigned.
Manage health plans of students in summer program
Assesses and manages health related conditions
Trains and supervises non-licensed personnel performing health procedures
Works in collaboration with others in the school and surrounding community to improve students' health status
Provides health counseling and guidance to students and their families
Develops priorities in identifying and managing student health problems
Manages health office activities
Works with others to minimize environmental risk factors within the school setting
Assists staff with strategies to support and meet students’ needs and achievement of academic goals.
Provides active communication and positive relationships with parents and community members.
Maintains appropriate records and protects the confidentiality of data.
Support health secretary on Friday field trips.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Nursing certification
Licensed as registered nurse by the Iowa Board of Nursing
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, assessment data, professional journals and regulations. Ability to effectively write reports and communications to students, colleagues, parents and staff. Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students. Ability to assist students in the areas of language and literacy.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals and fractions. Ability to assist students in implementing these mathematical concepts.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
REQUIRED DISPOSITIONS:
Believes that all children can attain high levels of learning.
Applies the principles of continuous improvement through the use of quality tools and processes.
Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
Has a track record of success.
Works with great integrity.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research as it relates to the support of the Educational Goals of the District. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 -24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 - 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 8:30 – 1:30 workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors or when supervising students outside of the classroom.
The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
HR contact:
Haley Resewehr
319.558.CRHR (2747)
Contact:
Stephanie Stulken
KCU Program Director
sstulken@crschools.us
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