District Health Coordinator

Class Code: 7271 Approved: 5/26/2016 Update: 5/26/2016 Carroll County Board Of Education Job Description for Local District Health Coordinator REPORTS TO: Superintendent or Designee JOB GOAL: To evaluate services in the district heath program to plan for more comprehensive services for the child, family and schools as necessary; assist in the formulation of the district school health program. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Shall communicate effectively both orally and in writing with parents, students and faculty.

2. Shall have demonstrated people skills to indicate ability to function in a team oriented environment.
3. Shall be a Registered Nurse. Preferred minimum of three years nursing experience. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Shall have the ability to sit, stoop, and possibly lift up to 50 pounds or more, any and all body movements as related to the job description. GENERAL DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
4. Shall determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
5. Shall present a positive image of the school to parents and convey to them the school's genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
6. Shall promote the health and wellness of each student and staff member.
7. Shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
8. Shall work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
9. Shall carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
10. Shall react positively to directives.
11. Shall have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals and staff.
12. Shall maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student's education and health records. 10.Shall strive to maintain and improve professional competence. 11.Shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. 12.Shall adhere to School Board of Education Policies and Procedures SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
13. Shall evaluate services in the district health program to plan for more comprehensive services for the child, family and schools as necessary.
14. Shall assist in the formulation of the district health program.
15. Shall develop methods to evaluate the contribution of nursing to psychology and/or social work related to health needs, coordinate with other professionals and citizens groups in researching, planning and implementing the school health program.
16. Shall coordinate activities of the Health Department with other services in the school district.
17. Shall communicate with the Health Department, school system and other community resources and agencies to develop improved systems of early case findings and referrals for improved child care.
18. Shall participate as a team member for in-service education in schools, Pupil Personnel Services and the Health Department.
19. Shall organize and assist in the health education of parents, teachers and administrative groups.
20. Shall maintain current standards of nursing and provide services according to agenda policies and programs
21. Shall implement, maintain and monitor the requirements for physical examinations and immunizations required by law. 10.Shall coordinate activities with the Director of Pupil Personnel and school principals. 11.Shall assure completion of annual reports for the state Department of Education regarding health services. 12.Shall maintain record keeping systems. 13.Shall promote the appropriate use of screening techniques in vision, hearing, dental and other tests. 14.Shall arrange for the training of teachers or volunteers in performing screenings. 15.Shall plan for the follow up of suspected findings. 16.Shall assist teachers and volunteers in developing an awareness of signs of illness or other health problems. 17.Shall encourage families to provide for periodic health examinations of their children by utilizing services of private physicians, dentists and clinics. 18.Shall interpret the school health program to the family, consult with parents regarding the health of their children. 19.Shall notify parents and pupils for needed immunizations and tests as required. 20.Shall observe and report to physicians, with parental approval, the pupil's health status and any reaction at school to drugs or treatments prescribed by the physician. 21.Shall act as a resource person to school personnel, pupil, and parent/teacher organizations regarding the various aspects of health education. 22.Shall collaborate with school personnel to provide health education materials for classroom use. 23.Shall participate in formulating policies for the care of pupils who become ill or injured at school. 24.Shall provide or arrange for the instruction of school personnel to give medication, First Aid and CPR. 25.Shall supervise the reporting of any known or suspected communicable disease cases to the local health department. 26.Shall perform any other duties related to your position as assigned by the supervisor.
22. May be required to accompany students on field trips as needed. EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with Carroll County Board of Education Policy.