Math Teacher- Grade 8-Long Term Substitute

General Purpose of Job:  To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning.

Primary Functions:  To provide leadership to the district’s health services program; ensure District’s compliance with State and Federal mandates; provide emergency care to sick or injured students; appraise health status of students and school personnel; counsel students, parents, and staff regarding health issues; conduct preventative and health education services; provide oversight to Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Unlicensed Assistant Personnel as necessary; and, support the day to day duties of all district health offices, including non-public sites.

Responsibilities:

Serve as a district-wide liaison with county and state physicians and agencies providing health services in order to coordinate delivery of services in the district
Serve on advisory boards, as requested
Communicate requirements and needs for the health services program to Student Services Coordinator
Assess program needs, including maintenance of equipment, and establish goals for the program
Identify professional development needs of the health services program and plan for professional development opportunities
Engage in inter-departmental collaboration to support continuous program improvement along with Student Services Coordinator
Serve as health consultant to school district staff and other stakeholders
Lead for the revision of forms and procedures for the health services program
Plan, convene and facilitate learning at periodic meetings with health services staff to coordinate services across the district
Collect and summarize data requested by the State Health Department and file reports
Remain informed on State Health Department rules and recommendations pertaining to the delivery of health services in schools and coordination with community agencies
Submit recommendations for expenditures to Student Services Coordinator
Conduct and make arrangements for new employee orientation for health services specialists and substitutes
Delegate and oversee designated nursing procedures to RN/LPN/UAP and act as a consultant to them
Complete designated duties of Qualified Professional in alignment with DHS requirements and District and MDE expectations
Provide support to all of district health offices, including non-public sites
Complete other responsibilities as assigned by Student Services Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:  Current license as RN, PHN and as an LSN by the Minnesota Department of Education
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES:
1)  Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills
2)  Ability to be flexible and responsive
3)  Skill in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with school and other agency personnel
4)  Ability to effectively collaborate with parents, students, staff, inter-departmental stakeholders, administration and community
5)  Ability to teach health information to groups of students/staff and counsel students and parents regarding health concerns
6)  Ability to interpret rules and procedures for other school and health professionals
7)  Knowledge of childhood and adolescent development
8)  Medical knowledge and skill in nursing techniques, basic first aid, health assessment skills, and current CPR certification
9)  Knowledge of DHS and MDE requirements
10)  Skill in problem solving
11) Advanced technology skills

Job Type:    Full-time, school year

Bargaining Unit:      Teacher

Salary Range:      Per contract