School Nurse [Boston Latin School 0.5FTE / Boston Latin Academy 0.5FTE]

This position is paired between the following schools : Boston Latin School 0.5 FTE / Boston Latin Academy 0.5 FTE. The position is posted online at both schools. You need to apply to only one position to be considered, but may apply to both. If you are selected for the job, you will be hired for both positions.

Boston Latin School (BLS) is one of three exam schools in the district, serving over 2,400 scholars in grades 7-12. We seek to ground our students in a contemporary classical education as preparation for successful college studies, responsible and engaged citizenship, and a rewarding life. Educators at BLS are expected to teach, lead, and collaborate with high levels of content expertise, cultural responsiveness, care for children's social and emotional needs, and commitment to engaging instruction for all learners.

The School Nurse  provides skilled nursing care and management of the special needs of students as well as medication administration. Immunization surveillance and routine health screenings are conducted annually. Routine emergency care is provided for students and staff. If necessary, students are referred to their primary healthcare provider for an evaluation. For students with complex medical needs, the school nurse may act as a liaison for the school, home, and outside medical facilities. As an education team member, the nurse interprets medical data and provides a health plan for student's individual education plans (I.E.P.). The school nurse promotes student wellness and assists in maintaining a healthy school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides emergency medical care to students.
• Administers and / or supervises the administration of prescription medication to students.
• Counsels and / or educates students in small groups or as individuals concerning medical issues.
• Conducts formal and informal evaluations of medical conditions and develops accurate medical summaries on students.
• Teaches mini-courses to small groups of students in Medical / Health areas relating to survival skills.
• Monitors and assesses compliance with immunization standards as per BPS and DPH regulations.
• Performs vision, hearing, scoliosis, dental, and other health-related screening as required by DPH or BPS school health services.
• Develops and maintains contacts with medical persons or facilities who might provide direct service or consultation.
• Participates in Service Team Meetings of students when medical input, interpretation, or consultation is needed.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate record-keeping and reporting formats and procedures.
• Conducts formal workshops and / or informal training for staff as appropriate.
• Maintains adequate and updated health records.
• Serves as medical representative to evaluations and re-evaluations, obtains and interprets medical evaluation at these meetings.

Core Competencies : Using the Rubric of Specialized Support Instructional Personnel (SISP), the Office of Human Capital has identified priority skills and abilities that all BPS SISP should demonstrate.

II-A-1 Quality of Effort and Work, II-D-2 High Expectations, I B-2 Adjustments to Practice)

I-A-1 Professional Knowledge, I-A-2 Child Adolescent Development, I-A-3 Plan Development)

II-A-3 Meeting Diverse Needs, II-A-2. Student Engagement, II-B-1. Safe Learning Environment, II-B-2 Collaborative Learning Environment, I-D-3 Access to Knowledge)

II-C-1. Respects Differences, II-C-2. Maintains Respectful Environment)

III-A-1. Parent / Family Engagement, III-B-2. Collaboration)

IV-A-1. Reflective Practice, IV-C-1. Professional Collaboration, IV-C-2. Consultation)

Qualifications Required

Qualification-Preferred

Terms : BTU, Group I

Please refer to (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade / Step.

The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex / gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.