School District Health Coordinator / School Nurse - Etoile Academy Charter School

The School District Health Coordinator / School Nurse will play a dual role within the district, serving as both a direct-care nurse at one of the district's K-8 schools and as a district-wide health coordinator responsible for supporting school-based health services. This position includes overseeing health policies, training staff on procedures, ensuring compliance with district and state health regulations, and promoting student and staff wellness.

As the District Health Coordinator, this role will focus on supporting all schools within the district by providing guidance on health and safety policies, procedures, and record-keeping. The role also includes organizing training programs for school nurses and other staff to ensure best practices in student health management and compliance with Texas state laws. As the School Nurse, this individual will provide direct nursing care to students, manage chronic health conditions, administer medications, and respond to health emergencies, ensuring students receive the care they need in a safe school environment.

1. School District Health Coordination:

• Health Policy Development: Assist in the development, implementation, and review of health-related policies and procedures for the district, ensuring compliance with Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and Texas Education Agency (TEA) guidelines.
• Training & Support: Conduct training sessions for staff, and administrators on health policies, emergency procedures, and effective record-keeping. Ensure all school personnel are informed and equipped to handle health-related situations.
• Health Record Keeping & Compliance: Ensure all health records are accurately maintained district-wide, including immunizations, health screenings, and individual health plans. Provide support to schools in maintaining student health documentation and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• District Health Audits: Perform regular audits of student health records across all schools to ensure proper documentation and compliance with district, state, and federal regulations.
• Emergency Management: Collaborate with the district's emergency response team to develop and review school emergency protocols, including health-related emergency responses (e.g., pandemics, lockdowns, natural disasters).

2. Direct School Nursing Care (at a designated school):

• Student Health Care: Provide direct care to students who are ill, injured, or experiencing health concerns. Administer first aid and medications, and provide health assessments as needed.
• Chronic Health Management: Manage the health care of students with chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, allergies) by creating individualized health care plans in collaboration with families and ensuring that appropriate support is in place.
• Health Screenings: Conduct mandated health screenings (e.g., vision, hearing, scoliosis) and document results in accordance with Texas state regulations. Follow up with families on any required treatments or referrals.
• Emergency Care: Respond to and manage health emergencies, including severe allergic reactions, asthma attacks, and other critical health situations. Work with the school team to ensure swift action and follow-up care.
• Medication Administration: Administer prescription medications to students in compliance with district policies and state laws. Maintain accurate records of medication administration and ensure that medications are stored securely.

3. Health Education & Promotion:

• Wellness Education: Develop and deliver health education programs to students and staff, including topics on nutrition, hygiene, mental health awareness, and disease prevention.
• Staff Support: Offer guidance to teachers and staff on recognizing signs of illness, managing student health concerns, and supporting students with special medical needs. Assist with training on emergency protocols related to health issues.

4. Communication & Collaboration:

• Parent and Family Communication: Regularly communicate with parents about student health issues, including treatment plans, illness outbreaks, and health concerns. Act as a liaison between families and health professionals.
• Collaborate with School Leadership: Work closely with school administrators, counselors, and teachers to support students' overall well-being and create a safe, health-conscious school environment.
• Collaboration with Health Services: Partner with the district's health services team and external health agencies to ensure coordinated care for students and to stay informed about health issues affecting the district.

5. Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Stay current on state and federal health regulations, including immunization laws, student health assessments, and mandatory health screenings. Ensure the district is compliant with these regulations.
• Infection Control: Monitor and address infection control procedures for the district, including managing outbreaks of contagious diseases (e.g., flu, COVID-19), and ensure staff are trained in proper health and hygiene protocols.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate records of health incidents and report any cases of communicable diseases to the appropriate local health authorities in accordance with Texas public health guidelines.
• Immunization Records: Regularly audits immunization records for all students in the district, communicates and supports families with updating immunization, and communicates and upholds student attendance eligibility if/when students are out of compliance.

6. Leadership & Professional Development:

• Professional Development: Continuously improve knowledge and skills related to school health services. Attend relevant workshops, seminars, and conferences, and maintain licensure through required continuing education.
• Supervise & Support School Nurses: Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to school-based nurses, helping them to develop their professional skills and handle complex health-related issues.

We look for team members that embody our REACH values. This includes the characteristics below. 

• Open to sharing and implementing feedback with reverence and professionalism for the work (Respect).
• Authentic care for student results and effective teaching (Excellence). 
• Setting a higher bar for yourself and others each day (Ambition).
• Honest contribution and collaboration to the community (Community).
• Do what is needed to achieve results (Hard Work).
• Believes in education as a profession and holds oneself to a high level of conduct and professionalism

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish preferred  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse staff
• Alignment with the school's mission to ensure that every student in grades K through 8 has the academic and character foundation necessary to succeed in high school, graduate from college, and pursue ambitious life goals.
• Demonstrated application of Étoile Academy's core values: Respect, Excellence, Ambition, Community, and Hard work. 

Étoile Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact HR at 713.265.8657.