FY 23-24: School Nurse

Job Summary

Job Summary

• THIS POSITION IS FUNDED THROUGH SPECIAL FUNDING SOURCES SLATED TO END AT THE END OF THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR*

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Requirements / Qualifications

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Managing paraprofessionals to support inclusive practices Has a working knowledge of basic computer applications, interactive boards, and technology available in the classroom Is willing to work beyond the parameters of a regular school day to assure the success of the program Desires to collaborate closely with students, colleagues, and community in modeling and teaching the values of Vaughn Next Century Learning Center. Skills/Abilities: • Direct and progressive experience as a mental health provider, including working with children and adolescents; • Ability to coordinate and work collaboratively with individuals and teams of school, agency, and community professionals; • Ability to navigate complex mental health systems, structures, programs, services, and resources; ability to meaningfully communicate this information to students (as appropriate), families, and other necessary groups and individuals; • Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams; • Ability to utilize culturally relevant practices with diverse student and family populations. • Communicate effectively, in oral and written form, with students, families, and other necessary groups and individuals; • Skill to utilize technology effectively: word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. • Strong administrative and leadership skills • Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with linguistically and culturally diverse populations and socioeconomic groups • Mobility to respond quickly in an emergency situation.

Minimum requirements: Resume Letter of Intent At Least two Letters of recommendation, including one from the current Supervisor Holds a valid CA School Nurse Services Credential Team player with a demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain effective and cooperative professional relationships. Strong organizational skills; a self-starter who can prioritize and multi-task Specialized medical procedures and techniques typical to students with disabilities. Universal precautions and control of the infectious disease.

• Letter of Introduction (Introduction Letter)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation ((2) Letters of Recommendation)
• Resume (Resume)
• School Nurse Services Credential (CA School Nurse Services Credential)

Comments and Other Information

Upon receiving an offer of employment: • Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan) with the Department of Justice (DOJ) • Must provide a Tuberculosis skin test (Mantoux) clearance within 60 days of employment • Will be assigned mandated state training to be completed prior to the first day of employment Vaughn Next Century Learning Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected basis under the law. Equal opportunity shall be provided to all employees and applicants in every aspect of personnel policy and practice. Vaughn does not discriminate against persons with disabilities who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job in question.

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