Job Posting Supplemental Information SCHOOL NURSE – SPECIAL EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge and Abilities Required: · Knowledge of theories of child development including normal and atypical child development · Knowledge of state school health mandates including specialized physical health care guidelines, medical emergency skills, and use of a transdisciplinary team approach. · Ability to communicate with staff and family relative to physical and mental disorders, medical, nursing and health information, and components of a healthy and safe learning environment. · Knowledge of IEP process and law as it relates to educating handicapped students. · Knowledge of availability and utilization of community resources. Other Qualifications Required: · Possession of or qualify for a School Nurse Services Credential. (Qualifications include: BA degree, RN license, and willingness to enroll and complete a School Nurse Credential program within the next five years.) · Possession of a valid CA driver’s license. Reimbursement will be made for travel expenses to required meetings at established County rates. · Pediatric Nursing experience desired. THE POSITION Specific duties of this position, performed under direction, will include: · Identify and implement health maintenance plans to meet the health needs of students · Coordinate vision and hearing testing, etc. · Assure pupil immunization status is in compliance with the law · Interpret student health and development assessments to parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals directly involved with the pupil · Train and certify staff on medical procedures for various students · Counsel parents, pupils and school staff regarding health related attendance problems · Counsel and inform school staff regarding infectious diseases, preventative precautions, health assessment, health care guidelines, necessary in the classroom · Refer students and parents to related services which will aid in student development · Prepare written reports and maintain school health records COMPENSATION · Teacher’s salary schedule placement dependent upon applicable experience and education. · Credit for education is given for each semester unit earned after completion of a BA degree. · Credit for years of applicable experience will be based on: · Year for year experience as a School Nurse · One year credit for every two years worked as a Pediatric Registered Nurse · Other applicable experience will be evaluated · Additional annual compensation: Master's $600 and Doctorate $900 per year.