Special Education Nurse- 1:1/Classroom

Special Education Nurse- 1:1/Classroom

Lynn is a vibrant, seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, thriving downtown cultural district, and abundant public parks, including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the city's international character, Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community, with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages. Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes:

• 1 Early Childhood Center
• 17 Elementary Schools
• 1 Public Separate Day School
• 3 Middle Schools
• 2 Comprehensive High Schools
• 1 Vocational High School
• 1 Early College High School
• 1 STEAM Academy (Grades 6-12)
• 1 Alternative Education Academy (Grades 9-12)
• 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, we commit to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

LPS is committed to our Core Values: Inclusiveness, Shared Responsibility, Collaborative Relationships, High Expectations, Inspiring and Life-Long Learning. Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family.

JOB GOAL: Provides nursing care to medically complex students

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
• One to two years experience in a child health, community health or other relevant clinical nursing setting
• Current CPR/AED certification by American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Ability to provide care and safety to medically complex student/s which may include lifting and diapering/toileting
• Ability to provide emergency care/assessment
• Knowledge of professional and legal requirements
• Human relations skills
• Organizational/administrative skills
• Knowledge of child growth and development
• Ability to effectively use local resources
• Basic computer skills including data entry and word-processing

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide 1:1 care to student with special health care needs or provide care to multiple students in a special education classroom setting
• Ride bus with students before and after school when needed
• Ensure student safety at all times
• Assess and treat illness, manage chronic disease
• Provide emergency care/assessment
• Implement plan of care per individualized health care plans or emergency plan for students requiring nursing services on IEPs and 504s
• Administer medications
• Perform treatments or nursing procedures
• Assist with ADLs and hygiene care
• Work collaboratively with the school nurse/nursing administration, school staff, and health care providers/consultants to ensure quality care
• Communicates and collaborates with parents regularly
• Follows district policies and procedures
• Maintains medical records and documents daily on student/s
• Provide support and referral resources for children and their families
• Any other responsibilities assigned by school nurse/nursing administration

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

REPORTS TO: Director of School Nurses

SALARY: LPN $51,500-$57,099

RN with Associates $57,680-$63,951

RN with Bachelors $55,971-$87,803

Early Elementary: 7:30-2:00pm

Late Elementary: 8:00-2:30pm

Secondary: 7:30-2:45pm

BUS HOURS: Approximately 1 hour before and 1 hour after school hours

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC) and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).

All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy (including nursing or pregnancy conditions), parental leave, race*, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, mental or physical disability, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement, homelessness, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and M.G.L. Ch. 76:5, M.G.L., Ch. 151, if and as applicable. Race when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools, whether or not specified, shall include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.