<p>Duties</p> <p>JOB GOAL: To provide the fullest possible educational opportunity for each district student by minimizing absence due to illness and creating a climate of health and well-being in the district schools.</p> <p>PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Coordinates school health services, including physical and dental examinations, immunization program, and tests for hearing and vision as required by state law. </li><li>Works with specialists for selection and referral of students in need of medical and dental care. </li><li>Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters. </li><li>Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students. </li><li>Assumes authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered injury or emergency illness. </li><li>May perform student home visits as needed. </li><li>Participates with school staff in developing and implementing total school health programs for all parties. </li><li>Contacts homes of children referred by principals. </li><li>Advises on modification of the educational program to meet health needs of individual students. </li><li>Prepares and submits reports for the superintendent, county and the State Department of Public Health. </li><li>Authorizes exclusion and re-admission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases as required by state rules and regulations. </li><li>Advises teachers on health matters, particularly regarding screening for student health defects. </li><li>Assists school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions in schools. </li><li>Attends committee meetings and conferences regarding health service and health curriculum. </li><li>Participates and provides in-service training programs for district personnel. </li><li>Keeps an inventory and dispenses all medication to students on a daily basis. </li><li>Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance. </li><li>Maintains a professional, positive attitude, and personal demeanor when dealing with the public as a member of the school staff. </li></ul> <p>REPORTS TO: Principal and/or Superintendent</p> <p>EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions and/or Board policies of the Evaluation Plan agreed upon in accordance with State rules and regulations as prescribed by the Illinois School Code.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Valid Professional Educator License with School Nurse Endorsement.</p> <ol start="2"> <li> <p>Preferably, two years of experience in public health nursing or in a school district.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated desire to help all children.</p> </li><li> <p>Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.</p> </li></ol> <p>Salary/Benefits</p> <p>TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine month school year. Salary and work year to be established by the Board according to HCTA Contract. Please see CBA salary schedule. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gqa2SeSZ5I9niPvl-DuEs4ro9Vn3U3N_/view?usp=sharing</p> <p>Additional Notes</p> <p>Hiawatha CUSD #426 has immediate opening for a Part-Time Certified School Nurse position for a unit district of approximate 450 students.</p> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>How to Apply: Please complete the online application, including a letter of interest, resume, copy of transcripts, copy of certificates along with 3 letters of reference. Questions may be directed to Holly Way, District Administrative Assistant, Hiawatha CUSD #426 at: holly.way@d426.org</p> <p>Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page</p> <p>http://www.applitrack.com/dekalb/onlineapp/default.aspx</p> <p>Email Address</p> <p>holly.way@d426.org</p> <p>School District</p> <p>https://www.hiawatha426.org</p> <p>Position Website</p> <p>https://www.hiawatha426.org/district/employment</p> <p>ILearn Link</p> <p>ILearn</p> <p>Report Card Link</p> <p>Illinois Report Card</p> <p>Job Posting Date</p> <p>5/9/2025</p> <p>Start Date</p> <p>8/14/2025</p>