The district is seeking a health specialist to assist students, families and staff in attaining and maintaining optimal health and health attitudes for district preschool students placed at private provider sites. The district has 135 children placed with three private providers in 5 different locations.
Conduct health screenings (vision, hearing, height, weight, dental)
Monitor and follow up on individual health records
Assist private providers with the annual immunization status report for district classrooms
Document and communicate with staff and parents about allergies or other health issues
Assist with written policies related to health, safety, and nutrition
Assist parents in locating appropriate medical and health resources as needed
Assist in the development of written emergency procedures
Provide health related training to staff, parents and/or children
Collaborate with the private provider family workers and district Community Parent Involvement Specialist to form and conduct Family Support Team meetings. The function of the Family Support team is to support families with chronically absent/tardy students
The district anticipates approximately 132 hours of work over 10 months in accordance with the district calendar. Nursing responsibilities may be conducted during the normal school day, virtually and in-person. At least one night event is expected. The PreK Private Provider nurse is expected to schedule time at each site for screenings and collaboration with center directors, family workers and district PreK administration and Community Parent Involvement Specialist in the above-mentioned duties. Annual total wages not to exceed $10,000.