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Provides leadership in health services. Provides leadership in initiating developing coordinating and evaluating the School Health Services Program to meet the system-wide goals in collaboration with the Division of Schools Bureau Director of Clinical Services and Baltimore County Department of Health. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Leads the development coordination and evaluation of the School Health Services Program in collaboration with the Division of Schools Bureau Director of Clinical Services and Baltimore County Department of Health.
• Provides direction and recommendations on school health issues and concerns to school-based administrators staff and parents.
• Provides clinical supervision and evaluates the performance of school health with supervisors in the performance evaluation of school nurses and health assistants.
• Develops protocols and procedures to meet the health needs of students and staff within the parameters of safe nursing practice in compliance with Board of Nursing practice federal state and local regulations.
• Establishes partnerships among Baltimore County Public Schools Departments of Health and Human Services and other community agencies to expand and enhance health services for students families and staff.

• Interprets school health regulations laws and policies for school-based administrators staff and parents.

• Provides clinical programs for employee health including the annual flu vaccine program and the blood borne pathogen program.

• Consults with the Department of Facilities Management on measures to address environmental health.

• Coordinates and oversees enhanced collaborative clinical health programs including the school-based wellness center program.

• Oversees and coordinates the development and implementation of health training programs for employees and the school community including CPR first aid and mental health first aid that promotes a safe environment that supports student achievement.

• Develops and provides professional development activities in consultation with the Department of Employee Training and Development for school health services staff to ensure a quality program that is current and addresses identified health needs.

• Writes and manages federal state and private grants to enhance core and enhanced school health services for students and families.

• Develops and administers operating capital and other budgets and monitors business operations to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources. Plans budgets manages and assesses health services expenditures to ensure that the needs of students and staff are met.

• Plans for adequate school health staff and effective utilization of school health services personnel and ensuring that the roles of school health services staff are implemented in accordance with the school systems policies procedures and the Board of Nursing regulations.

• Coordinates with related programs such as Special Education Health Education Early Childhood Education and others in order to meet the health needs of special populations.

• Participates in countywide emergency management initiatives.

Education Training and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a masters degree in nursing or a related field. Three years of successful nursing experience preferably in school health. Two years of which were in a leadership capacity.

Clincial competence in working with school-age children.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid license to practice registered nursing (RN) issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing. Possession of current CPR certification.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of health services provision and administration.

Demonstrated skill and experience in working with diverse populations. Exemplary skills in organization interpersonal relations and decision-making.

Ability to prioritize work follow through independently and work collaboratively.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment. Work includes the operation of office equipment including personal computers and occasional limited physical activities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Work schedules may include evenings and weekends. Employees may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice.

FLSA: Exempt

RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.

Education Training and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a Maryland Educator Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment.

OR

Possession of or eligibility for a Maryland Educator License appropriate to the area of assignment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy. Knowledge of curriculum. Knowledge of effective instructional techniques. Knowledge of and skill in data analysis. Knowledge of instructional materials and equipment.

Skill in instructing students. Skill in preparing and implementing lesson plans. Skill in communicating with students their parents administrators and others. Technology competency. Knowledge of and skill in the use of databases internet spreadsheet word processing and related applications.

Ability to properly maintain confidential information.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.

Conditions of Employment:

Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.

Citizenship residency or work VISA in United States required

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

RETIREMENT: For COUNTY - This position is eligible for the Baltimore County Employees Retirement System.

For STATE - Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales other compensation and leave accruals at:

Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools- COMPENSATION:Position may be eligible for relocation bonus extra duty activities pay or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.

BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans dental plans vision life insurance flexible spending accounts disability coverage and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays sick personal business and bereavement days and flexible leave options such as FMLA sick bank and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at posting describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age marital status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information disability or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.Inquiries regarding the Boards nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Baltimore County Public Schools 6901 Charles Street Building B Towson Maryland 21204 ).

Application Instructions:

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.

• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals supervisors managers mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues friends community members etc. will not be accepted.

• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.

• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

Proof of Licenses Certifications and Education:

• Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicants major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.

• Failure to submit proof of Licenses Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses certifications and/or education must be submitted with your application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency:

• Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at Requirements:

  • All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools regular and temporary are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.

  • Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.

  • If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.

  • Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university.

  • Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.

  • All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.

  • Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

  Contact Information

  Susan Stansbury Director Staffing & Licensure