SPED Nurse - 1.0 FTE 2026-2027 SY

Essential Duties And Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned Assumes the primary responsibility for documenting and maintaining student health information; assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the general education or special education classrooms; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; assisting students by meeting special health care needs and developing students' daily living and behavioral skills; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and may support classroom tasks as determined necessary by the team. May need to assist team in any of the following programming for students: (1) adapts, and implements accommodations of classroom activities/materials; (2) aids students in and out of classroom; (3) assists with personal care needs due to medical condition and/or physical limitations (e.g. lavatory, nutritional, etc) for the purpose of allowing students to function in the school environment. Administers first aid, medication, and specialized medical treatment (e.g. feeding tubes, catheterization, suctioning and may support toileting plans as needed, etc) for the purpose of providing appropriate assessment and care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children based on provider orders, scope of practice, district protocols, and professional standards. Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, fire drills, assemblies, cafeteria, parking lots, etc) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive environment conducive to learning. Assesses situations involving students' safety, abuse (physical, sexual, drug) and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment, complying with legal requirements and reporting concerns to the appropriate team members. Communicates with parents concerning their child's health. Interacts collaboratively with other team members at the building and district levels. Develops, implements, and trains over student health care plans in partnership with the school nurse for the purpose of addressing students' health needs and implementing health care directions from parents and/or physician orders. Other duties as assigned. Education And/Or Experience (Required And Preferred) Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred Registered Nurse required Valid Kansas Nursing license required Current BLS CPR Certification

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Demonstrates a knowledge of professional nursing standards of care and the ability to work within the school nurse scope of practice. Knowledge of principles and practices of public school nursing and the ability to apply them to the needs of the district. Ability to develop effective working relationships with the students, staff, and community. Knowledge and ability to utilize appropriate technology. Ability to collaborate with team members to implement the district's strategic plan and engage in solution building. Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.

Skills And Abilities: Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and adherence to Board policy. Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, with parents, patrons, staff and students. Ability to effectively write detailed reports and correspondence. Ability to speak in front of large and/or small groups. Ability to read and interpret documents. Bilingual communication skills preferred.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have the ability to travel in personal or school district vehicle. Must be flexible regarding scheduling, working conditions and location of work. May require some physical exertion (significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 30% sitting, 35% walking, and 35% standing).

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Must be able to occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.