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nJob Description
nThis position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by the start of SY2627. However, the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.
nThe School Nurse provides skilled nursing care and management of the special needs of students as well as medication administration. Immunization surveillance and routine health screenings are conducted annually. Routine emergency care is provided for students and staff. If necessary, students are referred to their primary healthcare provider for an evaluation. For students with complex medical needs, the school nurse may act as a liaison for the school, home, and outside medical facilities. As an education team member, the nurse interprets medical data and provides a health plan for student's individual education plans (I.E.P.). The school nurse promotes student wellness and assists in maintaining a healthy school environment.
nResponsibilities
nnnProvides emergency medical care to students.
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nnAdministers and/or supervises the administration of prescription medication to students.
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nnCounsels and/or educates students in small groups or as individuals concerning medical issues.
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nnConducts formal and informal evaluations of medical conditions and develops accurate medical summaries on students.
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nnTeaches mini-courses to small groups of students in Medical/Health areas relating to survival skills.
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nnMonitors and assesses compliance with immunization standards as per BPS and DPH regulations.
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nnPerforms vision, hearing, scoliosis, dental, and other health-related screening as required by DPH or BPS school health services.
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nnDevelops and maintains contacts with medical persons or facilities who might provide direct service or consultation.
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nnParticipates in Service Team Meetings of students when medical input, interpretation, or consultation is needed.
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nnEstablishes and maintains appropriate record-keeping and reporting formats and procedures.
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nnConducts formal workshops and/or informal training for staff as appropriate.
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nnMaintains adequate and updated health records.
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nnServes as medical representative to evaluations and re-evaluations, obtains and interprets medical evaluation at these meetings.
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n nCore Competencies: Using the Rubric of Specialized Support Instructional Personnel (SISP), the Office of Human Resources has identified priority skills and abilities that all BPS SISP should demonstrate.
nnAccountability for Student Achievement
n n(II-A-1 Quality of Effort and Work, II-D-2 High Expectations, I B-2 Adjustments to Practice)
nnnSets ambitious learning goals for all students, uses instructional and clinical practices that reflect high expectations for students and student work; engages all students in learning.
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nnConsistently defines high expectations for student learning goals and behavior.
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nnAssesses student learning regularly using a variety of assessments to measure growth, and understanding.
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nnEffectively analyzes data from assessments, draws conclusions, and shares them appropriately.
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nnCommunicating Professional Knowledge
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n n(I-A-1 Professional Knowledge, I-A-2 Child Adolescent Development, I-A-3 Plan Development)
nnnExhibits strong knowledge of child development and how students learn and behave, and designs effective and rigorous plans for support with measurable outcomes.
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nnDemonstrates knowledge of students’ developmental levels by providing differentiated learning experiences and support that enable all students to progress toward intended outcomes.
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nnEquitable & Effective Instruction
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n n(II-A-3 Meeting Diverse Needs, II-A-2. Student Engagement, II-B-1. Safe Learning Environment, II-B-2 Collaborative Learning Environment, I-D-3 Access to Knowledge)
nnnBuilds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community.
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nnUses instructional and clinical practices that are likely to challenge, motivate and engage all students and facilitate active participation.
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nnConsistently adapts instruction, services, plans and assessments to make curriculum/ supports accessible to all students.
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nnCultural Proficiency
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n n(II-C-1. Respects Differences, II-C-2. Maintains Respectful Environment)
nnnActively creates and maintains an environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected.
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nnParent/Family Engagement
n(III-A-1. Parent/Family Engagement, III-B-2. Collaboration)
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nnEngages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning.
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nnConsistently provides parents with clear expectations for student learning behavior and/or wellness and shares strategies to promote learning and development at school and home.
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nnProfessional Reflection & Collaboration
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n n(IV-A-1. Reflective Practice, IV-C-1. Professional Collaboration, IV-C-2. Consultation)
nnnRegularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development.
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nnConsistently collaborates with colleagues through shared planning and/or informal conversation to analyze student performance and development, and to plan appropriate interventions at the classroom or school level.
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nnRegularly provides advice and expertise to general education teachers and the school community to support the creation of appropriate and effective academic, behavioral, and social/emotional learning experiences for students.
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n nQualifications Required
nnnBachelor of Science in Nursing.
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nnMassachusetts license as a Registered Nurse.
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nnMA State Dept. of Education School Nurse License (All Levels).
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nnCPR & First Aid Certification.
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nnAbility to meet the BPS Standards of Effective Practice as outlined above.
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nnExperience working with children and adolescents in public school/agency/human services setting.
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nnCurrent authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
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n nQualification-Preferred
nnnExperience in: support services in a school setting; liaison and case management; high-risk, multi-problem children and adolescents.
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nnBPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.
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n nTerms: BTU, Group I
nPlease refer to the BPS website ( for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.
nThe start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.
nThe Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at .
nPosition Type: Traditional
nJob Categories:
nStudent Services, School Nurse
nJob Requirements
nBachelor degree preferred.
nCitizenship, residency or work visa required
nContact Information
nBoston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
n2300 Washington Street
nRoxbury, Massachusetts 02119
nEmail:
Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
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