Founding School Nurse SY 2023-2024 Job at Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School
Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School Worcester, MA 01604
Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School seeks a talented Registered Nurse to serve as its founding school nurse. We are looking for culturally competent candidates that possess experience working in diverse schools with English Language Learners and students with IEPs. The school nurse must possess a passionate commitment to the health and wellness of students. The school nurse is a vital member of the school team who collaborates with school staff members, families, students, and community members.
We welcome candidates to apply who reflect the cultural diversity of the Worcester community.MissionWorcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School will provide students with rigorous, real-world learning experiences in a supportive and nurturing school community, helping all students to become reflective inquisitors, articulate communicators, critical thinkers, and skilled problem solvers. Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public Schools mission is to educate, inspire, and uncover the inner genius of all learners through project-based experiences. In partnership with local cultural institutions, we will provide Worcester students with educational opportunities that match their varied learning styles and needs, and prepare them to be the cultural leaders of tomorrow.About the SchoolWorcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School is opening in August 2023 and will serve students in grades K-4 during the 2023-24 school year. We are chartered for grades K-8.
As an EL (Expeditionary Learning) Education school, we believe in hands-on learning that focuses on three levels of student achievement: mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality work. Visit our school website www.WorcesterCulturalAcademy.org. QualificationsCurrent DESE licensure as a school nurse (preferred but not required).Licensure as an RN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Current certification for CPR and AED by the American Heart Association as a Health Provider.Strong organization skills and attention to detail.Passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture.Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including students, staff, and families across a range of identities.Demonstrated trauma-informed, patient centered and culturally competent nursing practices.
A decisive educator who can make difficult decisions taking into consideration the needs of students and the school community.Persistence in the face of obstacles, productive problem-solving to counter setbacks, and takes initiative to seize opportunities to make a change.Skilled at reflecting on how to improve, self-awareness of one's strengths and weaknesses, and willingness to take responsibility for actions and mistakes.ResponsibilitiesDuties include, but are not limited to the following: Provide health care through assessment, intervention, and follow-up.Update health files for each student.Maintain a log of medication administration, assessments, interventions, and communication with families.Maintain health cabinets with all necessary medical supplies including safe handling, storage, and disposal of prescription medications and hazardous wastesFollow Individual Health Care Plans and Emergency Action Plans for students with special health needs, and include in section 504 plans or IEPs as applicable;Maintain privacy and confidentiality of student's health and medical information per State and Federal Laws.Knowledge of medical disorders and treatment; child growth and development; public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies; universal precautions; federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services; district policies, procedures, rules and regulations; FERPA and HIPAA regulationsModel and demonstrate a strong commitment to: the schools vision and motivating others to do the same;the work of being an anti-racist school;student empowerment, and commitment to allowing students to play an active role in supporting the schools vision and climate; anda whatever it takes spirit to ensure that each student is successful.Demonstrate enthusiasm for fostering teamwork and collaboration to support excellence in teaching and learning.Show a commitment to continually seek out perspectives across a range of identities and can respond appropriately to the perspectives of students, staff, families, and other stakeholders.Join Our Adult CrewAt Worcester Cultural Academy, our faculty and staff collaborate and support one another and our students through a number of school-wide activities, events and celebrations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead and participate in these events, ranging from student and family orientation activities to celebrations of learning to graduation. We work together to support the safe and happy arrival and dismissal of our students, collaborate and plan together and use data to guide decision-making. We are intentional about engaging our faculty and staff in the development of the Academy and of themselves.
School-wide professional meetings happen before the start of the school year and throughout. Compensation: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Application InstructionsTo apply for this position, email the following to jobs@osv.org: Cover letter Resume Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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We welcome candidates to apply who reflect the cultural diversity of the Worcester community.MissionWorcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School will provide students with rigorous, real-world learning experiences in a supportive and nurturing school community, helping all students to become reflective inquisitors, articulate communicators, critical thinkers, and skilled problem solvers. Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public Schools mission is to educate, inspire, and uncover the inner genius of all learners through project-based experiences. In partnership with local cultural institutions, we will provide Worcester students with educational opportunities that match their varied learning styles and needs, and prepare them to be the cultural leaders of tomorrow.About the SchoolWorcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School is opening in August 2023 and will serve students in grades K-4 during the 2023-24 school year. We are chartered for grades K-8.
As an EL (Expeditionary Learning) Education school, we believe in hands-on learning that focuses on three levels of student achievement: mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality work. Visit our school website www.WorcesterCulturalAcademy.org. QualificationsCurrent DESE licensure as a school nurse (preferred but not required).Licensure as an RN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Current certification for CPR and AED by the American Heart Association as a Health Provider.Strong organization skills and attention to detail.Passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture.Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including students, staff, and families across a range of identities.Demonstrated trauma-informed, patient centered and culturally competent nursing practices.
A decisive educator who can make difficult decisions taking into consideration the needs of students and the school community.Persistence in the face of obstacles, productive problem-solving to counter setbacks, and takes initiative to seize opportunities to make a change.Skilled at reflecting on how to improve, self-awareness of one's strengths and weaknesses, and willingness to take responsibility for actions and mistakes.ResponsibilitiesDuties include, but are not limited to the following: Provide health care through assessment, intervention, and follow-up.Update health files for each student.Maintain a log of medication administration, assessments, interventions, and communication with families.Maintain health cabinets with all necessary medical supplies including safe handling, storage, and disposal of prescription medications and hazardous wastesFollow Individual Health Care Plans and Emergency Action Plans for students with special health needs, and include in section 504 plans or IEPs as applicable;Maintain privacy and confidentiality of student's health and medical information per State and Federal Laws.Knowledge of medical disorders and treatment; child growth and development; public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies; universal precautions; federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services; district policies, procedures, rules and regulations; FERPA and HIPAA regulationsModel and demonstrate a strong commitment to: the schools vision and motivating others to do the same;the work of being an anti-racist school;student empowerment, and commitment to allowing students to play an active role in supporting the schools vision and climate; anda whatever it takes spirit to ensure that each student is successful.Demonstrate enthusiasm for fostering teamwork and collaboration to support excellence in teaching and learning.Show a commitment to continually seek out perspectives across a range of identities and can respond appropriately to the perspectives of students, staff, families, and other stakeholders.Join Our Adult CrewAt Worcester Cultural Academy, our faculty and staff collaborate and support one another and our students through a number of school-wide activities, events and celebrations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead and participate in these events, ranging from student and family orientation activities to celebrations of learning to graduation. We work together to support the safe and happy arrival and dismissal of our students, collaborate and plan together and use data to guide decision-making. We are intentional about engaging our faculty and staff in the development of the Academy and of themselves.
School-wide professional meetings happen before the start of the school year and throughout. Compensation: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Application InstructionsTo apply for this position, email the following to jobs@osv.org: Cover letter Resume Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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blog.nvalabs.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, blog.nvalabs.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.