Job Description
Position Summary
The Health Services Supervisor provides clinical leadership and administrative oversight for the districts school health program. This role ensures high quality compliant and student-centered health services across all schools. The Supervisor supports nursing staff collaborates with district leadership and promotes student wellness safety and access to learning. This is a 198-day position. Additional days beyond the 188-day school nurse work year are determined in consultation with the Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services.
Qualifications
Registered Nurse RN or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse APRN licensed in the State of Connecticut
Minimum of five years of clinical nursing experience with school nursing or pediatric experience preferred
Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
Knowledge of Connecticut school health regulations and best practices andStrong communication organizational and collaboration skills.
Reports to Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services
Contract Provisions
A compensation package will be offered that is commensurate with the candidates experiencecredentials.
Start Date July 1 2026
Application Deadline April 24 2026
Application Procedure
Internal applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to John Bayers Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources & General Administration jbayerswestportps.org.
External applicants must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website.
Job 2091 Paper copies will not be accepted.
The Westport Board of Education will not make employment decision including decisions related to hiring assignment compensation promotion demotion disciplinary action and termination on the basis of race color religion age sex marital status sexual orientation national origin ancestry disability including pregnancy genetic information veteran status or gender identity or expression except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide clinical supervision and support for all school nurses
Ensure compliance with state regulations regarding immunizations and mandated school physicals
Lead Board of Education policy development and updates related to health and wellness and attendance
Develop and deliver professional development for nursing staff and other PPS staff as appropriate
Complete all required state reports including school health survey immunization and asthma reporting
Implement homebound instruction procedures in alignment with BOE policy 6173
Provide student specific consultation to school teams and nurses on complex medical needs including seizure disorders diabetes and severe allergies including participation in Section 504 and IDEA meetings as requested
Oversee daily operations including substitute nurse staffing leave coverage staff allocation and budget development and management
Consult with building administrators regarding attendance policies and best practices to support student attendance
Maintain appropriate staffing levels through recruitment hiring and retention of qualified school nurses
Coordinate districtwide health communications including screenings required notifications and communicable disease updates as needed
Participate in community partnerships including Juvenile Review Board Westport Together Prevention Council and other community-based committees
Coordinate vaccination clinics for staff and families as appropriate
Arrange staffing and provide oversight for health services during summer school programs
Participate in district level teams including Tools for Schools Safety Committee and Crisis teams
Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Superintendent