School Nurse, Special Education Program
4 weeks ago
Burley Middle School
2023-24 School Year
7.25 hrs/day, 184 days/year
This position requires certification as an RN.
This specific position is responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of one student in the identified special education program. Works with the classroom teacher and the school's registered nurse to ensure the student's needs are met. May assist with other health-related tasks and related work as required, including assisting the School Nurse as needs arise. See Essential Functions section below for additional details.
ACPS employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools.
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
The school nurse is responsible for implementing the school health program, assisting with student well-being and completing health related tasks; does related work as required. The Special Education nurse in this role is responsible for the health, safety, function, and comfort of the student with complex medical needs to which they are assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Works closely with parents/guardians
- Ensures completed medical orders are obtained for all procedures and medications
- Develops, implements a school health care plan
- Performs at least daily health assessments
- Completes and documents all medical procedures including medication administration
- Trains other school personnel including school-based nurse to perform the prescribed medical procedures and other components of the health care plan.
- Works with the physical therapist to ensure maximum comfort and functioning
- Performs or assists with prescribed PT procedures
- May be asked to assist the school-based nurse with the following:
- Maintains student health records, reviews records of entering students for immunizations, ensures all components of the School Health Entrance Requirements including immunization are complete and up to date, notes health conditions documented on forms, collects information for reports, and keeps emergency information up to date;
- Informs administrators and school personnel about students with health issues, in compliance with medical privacy regulations;
- Administers medication to appropriate students, with parental permission and a doctor's order for prescription medication; keeps medication permission forms on file;
- Trains staff to administer medications under certain circumstances in the nurse's absence or for field trips; Ensures proper documentation;
- Supplies and adequately maintains the school clinic; secures medications including controlled substances as required;
- Maintains list of school staff trained in First Aid/CPR/Heimlich;
- Performs medical procedures as prescribed by physician;
- Appropriately documents clinic services to students; enters health information in the Student Information System.
- Assists sick or injured students and staff, performs routine and emergency first aid;
- Calls parents of ill students; assists ill students as needed until parent arrives;
- Manages outbreaks of infectious illnesses with input from physicians, the health department and district guidelines as appropriate; follows health department directives regarding management of such illnesses when applicable;
- Refers additional health concerns as appropriate to a guidance counselor, school psychologist, physician, Child Protective Services, school administrator or health department officials;
- Serves as a liaison with the public health department and other community agencies;
- Conducts basic screening programs as mandated in hearing and vision; refers students for follow-up;
- Provides guidance to staff for health related procedures for students with special health needs;
- Assists special needs students with personal comfort and movement;
- May train/supervise unlicensed personnel to provide necessary health care;
- Ensures compliance with law that all schools with at least one student with diabetes have at all times two staff members trained in the administration of insulin and glucagon;
- Ensures compliance with IDEA legislation that all required medical procedures will be done safely and correctly at school either by the school nurse or a designee trained and supervised by the school nurse or the school nurse supervisor;
- May develop or assist with development of Individual Health Care Plans for students with medical conditions, including allergies; may educate appropriate staff on necessary components of such health care plan including criteria for medical emergencies and specific actions to take;
- Ensures compliance with all laws protecting the confidentiality of medical information and obtains written consent of parent/guardian to share information;
- Serves as a member of the School Crisis Team;
- Conducts health related counseling that is sensitive to the emotional and physical needs of students;
- Assists in special activities, fire drills and field trips;
- Performs clerical duties including typing, filing and duplicating related to school nurse functions;
- Assists teachers with designated instructional activities as assigned by the Principal/Assistant Principal;
- Assists in enforcing rules and discipline; performs student supervision duties as required;
- Advises administrators on appropriate interventions to meet student needs;
- Advises administrators, teachers, and cafeteria staff (with consent) on all students with food allergies; develops or obtains care plans for students with food allergies and advises school personnel in recognizing the signs of food allergies and the appropriate steps to take including the administration of epinephrine;
- Performs other health related duties as assigned by Principal or designee.
Functional knowledge of current health issues as they relate to school age children; general knowledge of student behavior management practices, procedures and techniques; general knowledge of school system rules and procedures for classroom, halls, cafeteria, library and transportation; ability to guide, direct, teach, and counsel students; ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Ability and skill to make physical, social and emotional assessments and plan and implement interventions requiring professional nursing knowledge and judgment. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Must have a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse. Two years of supervised nursing experience in community health or pediatric nursing preferred. Must maintain current certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation from a recognized provider (e.g., American Heart Association). Familiarity with basic keyboarding skills. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Satisfactory health condition as certified by a competent medical authority.
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:
Duties are typically performed in a school clinic and other school settings such as classrooms, gym, cafeteria and recreational areas. Frequent movement throughout the school facilities is required. Occasional lifting of objects up to 40 pounds and moving of students weighing up to 150 pounds with assistive equipment may be necessary. The job is performed under conditions of potential exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
EVALUATION:
Will be evaluated on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities as outlined.
-
Lecturer, Special Education
2 days ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States University of Virginia Full timeLecturer, Special Education (Faculty Wage)The University of Virginia's School of Education and Human Development seeks qualified applicants for the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education to teach and provide content expertise for programs in special education. Opportunities are available both on-grounds at the University of Virginia and...
-
School Services
2 weeks ago
Charlottesville, United States Therapy Staff EDU Full timeTherapy Staff EDU is seeking a School Services Special Education Teacher for a local contract job in Charlottesville, Virginia.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Special Education TeacherDiscipline: School ServicesStart Date: 07/31/2024Duration: 36 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, daysEmployment Type: Local ContractAequor is now hiring a full-time...
-
School Services
2 weeks ago
Charlottesville, United States Therapy Staff EDU Full timeJob DescriptionTherapy Staff EDU is seeking a School Services Special Education Teacher for a local contract job in Charlottesville, Virginia.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Special Education TeacherDiscipline: School ServicesStart Date: 07/31/2024Duration: 36 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, daysEmployment Type: Local ContractAequor is now...
-
Charlottesville, United States Albemarle County Public Schools and Government Full timeSpeech & Language Pathologist Special Education2024-25 School Year Are you looking to work in a school division where students are engaged in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences, becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? Then look no further! In Albemarle County Public Schools, we work together as a...
-
Postdoctoral Research Associate
4 weeks ago
Charlottesville, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full timeDr. Michael Kennedy is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to collaborate on two US DoE-funded projects that focus on special education teacher development. We seek a collaborator with training and experience in qualitative and/or mixed methods, with an interest in special education teacher development. Additionally, the successful candidate will also be...
-
Autism Specialist
3 weeks ago
Charlottesville, United States Albemarle County Public Schools and Government Full timeAutism Specialist: Intensive Support TeamDepartment of Special Education2024-25 School YearRequires a BCaBA or a BCBATeach • Lead • Inspire Be an educator in Albemarle County Public Schools Are you looking to work in a school division where students are engaged in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences, becoming lifelong contributors...
-
Special Education Teacher
2 months ago
Charlottesville, United States VIA Centers for Neurodevelopment Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:Job PurposeThe Special Education Teacher works collaboratively with the Classroom Supervisor in achieving the best possible outcomes for the students served and in creating a culture of excellence at the JCH School. He/she contributes to student programming by working in partnership with the BCBA for IEP development...
-
Special Education Teacher
4 weeks ago
Charlottesville, United States VIA Centers for Neurodevelopment Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:Job PurposeThe Special Education Teacher works collaboratively with the Classroom Supervisor in achieving the best possible outcomes for the students served and in creating a culture of excellence at the JCH School. He/she contributes to student programming by working in partnership with the BCBA for IEP development...
-
Special Education Teacher
2 weeks ago
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Soliant Full timeMinimum 1+ years special education experience required.Job Title: Special Education TeacherLocation: Charlottesville, VACompany: Soliant Education Soliant Education is currently seeking a licensed and compassionate Special Education Teacher to join our team in Charlottesville, VA. As a leading provider of education staffing solutions, Soliant Education is...
-
Local Contract School Services
3 weeks ago
Charlottesville, United States Therapy Staff EDU Full timeTherapy Staff EDU is seeking a School Services Special Education Teacher for a local contract job in Charlottesville, Virginia.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Special Education TeacherDiscipline: School ServicesStart Date: 07/31/2024Duration: 13 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, daysEmployment Type: Local ContractAequor is now hiring a full-time...
-
Charlottesville, United States Albemarle County Public Schools and Government Full timeSpeech & Language Pathologist Special Education2024-25 School YearPart-time 60%, 4.35 hrs/dayAre you looking to work in a school division where students are engaged in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences, becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? Then look no further!In Albemarle County Public...
-
Upper School Theatre Director and Educator
2 weeks ago
Charlottesville, United States St. Anne's Belfield School Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionSt. Anne's-Belfield School seeks one or more theatre arts educators to fill the following roles: director for an upper school one-act or full-length play, director for an upper school winter musical, and part-time upper school theatre arts classroom teacher. A description of each role follows. We aspire to hire one...
-
Upper School Theatre Director and Educator
1 week ago
Charlottesville, United States St. Anne's Belfield School Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionSt. Anne's-Belfield School seeks one or more theatre arts educators to fill the following roles: director for an upper school one-act or full-length play, director for an upper school winter musical, and part-time upper school theatre arts classroom teacher. A description of each role follows. We aspire to hire one...
-
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Albemarle County Public Schools and Government Full timeSpeech & Language Pathologist Special Education School YearPart-time 60%, 4.35 hrs/dayAre you looking to work in a school division where students are engaged in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences, becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? Then look no furtherIn Albemarle County Public Schools, we...
-
Charlottesville, United States Albemarle County Public Schools Full timeESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Carries out instructional plans as designated by special education teacher and the student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP). Maintains student training data according to prescribed procedures; Develops and maintains pleasant and orderly training environment (e.g., maintain instructional materials, design bulletin boards,...
-
Charlottesville, United States Albemarle County Public Schools Full timeESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Carries out instructional plans as designated by special education teacher and the student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP). Maintains student training data according to prescribed procedures; Develops and maintains pleasant and orderly training environment (e.g., maintain instructional materials, design bulletin boards,...
-
Charlottesville, United States Albemarle County Public Schools Full timeESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Develops and maintains pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintain instructional materials, design bulletin boards, assist special education teacher and/or students in clean-up activities, etc.); Assists students in completion of learning tasks assigned by classroom teachers; Lead and/or facilitate teaching of...
-
Special Education Teacher
4 weeks ago
Charlottesville, United States Elk Hill Farm Inc Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionWould you like to work for a non-profit organization where your contributions make a major impact on the lives of the children and families that we serve? Join a family of experienced mental health professionals and counselors dedicated to providing kids, and each other, the kindness, respect, and encouragement they need to...
-
After School EDEP Special Needs Assistant
2 weeks ago
Charlottesville, United States Albemarle County Public Schools Full timeSpecial Needs Assistant Extended Day Enrichment Program (EDEP) - After School 2024-25 School Year Part-Time, 10 Months Are you looking to work in a school division where students are engaged in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences, becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? Do you want...
-
Charlottesville, United States Albemarle County Public Schools Full timeESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Carries out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher and if appropriate the student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP); Carries out follow-up and review lessons; Develops and maintains pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintain instructional materials, design bulletin boards, assist special...
