Extracurricular Programming Nurse SY 26-27

School Spring Posting #5870712

Haverhill Public Schools is a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration.

Work Year: September 2026 - June 2027 (Contingent on Grant Funding)

Effective Date of Employment: September 2, 2026

Salary: HPS Employee Hourly Rate

DESE Certified minimum $46 per hour, Non-DESE Certified minimum $36 per hour

Organizational Relationship: After School Program Director or Director of Health and Nursing Services

Statement of Duties:

• Provide emergency care and first aid in cases of injury and sudden illness as documented in Haverhill Public Schools medical directives.
• Maintain health records and document pertinent information.
• Review medical records for students attending Discovery Club (grades 1-8)/Access 21 (grades 9-12) and any other extracurricular programming.
• Notify parents of illnesses and accidents which occur during club hours and fill out appropriate accident forms.
• Distribute/administer medications as necessary.
• Inform teachers and staff regarding medical issues that may affect their students.
• Communicate with the After School Nurse Coordinator about the schedule and any other after school health concerns.
• Possibility for before school coverage depending on programming and student needs.
• Train afterschool staff and coaches on medication administration as deemed necessary and appropriate.
• Responsible for other duties as indicated by directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designees, and policies of the Haverhill School Committee.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years full time or equivalent part time paid experience as a registered nurse in a recognized public school or public health agency is preferred.
• Registration as a nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in nursing is required.
• Knowledge of present-day public health nursing practice including its underlying principles and techniques.
• Experience in Access 21 or Discovery Club preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Haverhill Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance with Federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability.