Summary
Description
Health Office Coordinator
This position will be for coverage during a leave of absence from early December 2024 – March 2025
HOPE Community Academy is an accredited, public co-educational charter school comprised of primary, intermediate, middle school, and high school levels. The entire school community seeks to provide a safe and trusting learning environment where each student is valued and challenged to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
The mission of HOPE Community Academy is to inspire students to achieve high academic success while embracing Hmong language and culture.
As a vital part of the total learning community, HOPE Community Academy is called to educate students in an atmosphere enriched by shared Hmong and American values . . . peace, justice, and respect for one another. The school recognizes that a child’s healthy development is dependent upon learning and living out those values.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Health Office Coordinator to join our team and provide high-quality healthcare services to students within the school setting. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, knowledgeable, and committed to promoting the health and well-being of students while adhering to state regulations and professional standards.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct care to students with acute or chronic health conditions, injuries, or illnesses during school hours.
- Conduct health assessments, screenings, and immunization reviews to promote student wellness and compliance with state health regulations.
- Develop and implement individualized healthcare plans for students with specialized health needs, in collaboration with parents, healthcare providers, and school staff.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers and maintain accurate medication records in accordance with school policies and state laws.
- Monitor and manage communicable diseases within the school community, including outbreak prevention and response protocols.
- Respond to medical emergencies and provide initial first aid and urgent care as needed until emergency medical services arrive.
- Educate students, families, and staff on health-related topics, preventive care, and safe practices to promote a healthy school environment.
- Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, and counselors to support students' mental health and social-emotional well-being.
- Maintain accurate and confidential health records for all students, ensuring compliance with privacy laws and confidentiality guidelines.
- Participate in the development and implementation of school health policies, procedures, and emergency preparedness plans.
- Serve as a resource and advocate for students' health and safety needs within the school community and beyond.
Professional Accountabilities:
- Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.
- Participates in various school events, staff meetings and extracurricular activities.
- Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.
- Serve as a role model for promoting effective instruction and professionalism
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience: Prior experience working in a school setting, healthcare facility, or similar environment is preferred. Experience with managing health records, coordinating health services, and implementing health programs is valuable.
- Knowledge of Health Regulations: Understanding of state and federal health regulations pertaining to schools, including immunization requirements, medication administration guidelines, and student health data privacy laws.
- A bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, healthcare administration, or related field preferred.
- Previous experience in a school or pediatric setting strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of state laws and regulations pertaining to school health services, including medication administration, immunizations, and health record maintenance.
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with students, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency in basic medical procedures, CPR/First Aid certifications, and familiarity with managing common childhood illnesses and injuries.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices in school nursing and public health.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and act with integrity in all aspects of job performance.
Working Environment:
- Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment; school building is a multi-level building that has an elevator and is accessible
- Position requires extensive interaction with children of all ages
- Duties may occasionally be performed on field trips away from school
- Duties may occasionally be performed in outdoor environments, such as athletic fields or playgrounds
- Duties may occasionally be performed in varying weather conditions, such as hot or cold weather.
- Possible exposure to loud and noisy locations (e.g. loud classrooms or cafeterias; children speaking or laughing loudly).
To apply, or for more information, email us at careers@hope-school.org.
