Trenton - School Nurse 2013-2014

Paul Robeson Charter School – School Nurse 2013-2014

Our Mission: Scholar Academies exists to close the achievement gap by providing high-quality public education for traditionally underserved inner-city students.

Our Schools:

• Young Scholars Charter School: our flagship, free, open-enrollment Middle School where students are selected by lottery from across the city of Philadelphia
• Young Scholars Frederick Douglass Charter School: a Philadelphia Public School District turnaround school serving students from the neighborhood in grades K-8
• DC Scholars Stanton Elementary: is turnaround school operated in partnership with DC Public School serving neighborhood students in grades Pre-School-5
• DC Scholars Public Charter School: a free, lottery-based, open-enrollment charter startup founded in 2012, serving students from across the DC in grades Pre-School-3.
• Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities: a free, lottery-based, open-enrollment charter school serving students from across Trenton in grades 4-8. This charter re-start opened as a Scholar Academies School in 2012.
• Scholar Academies is entering the Philadelphia Renaissance Initiative. We are in the process of receiving a new school through the Philadelphia Public School District, and are looking for candidates for potential positions there.

Our Network:

• Student-centered culture with 100% mission alignment, dedication to high standards for all students, and the drive for taking on the hardest work and achieving amazing results
• School-wide character education sessions for students where we set clear expectations for student behavior and address obstacles as they arise
• Clear standards for teacher evaluations and performance measurement
• Support of a central office dedicated to continuous improvement our school-wide model

Your Work:

• Provide nursing care to students as needed and in accordance with guidelines and
• standing orders from School Physician.
• Oversee procedures to address special health needs or disabilities of students.
• Perform screenings for eyesight, hearing, scoliosis, and obesity.
• Support staff in response to student crises or health-related issues.
• Plan and implement programs that proactively address student and staff health needs.
• Document services provided.
• Collect and distribute information about resources and services that will help students and their families maintain good health.
• Coordinate health-related special education evaluations and services.
• Participate in Pupil Assistance Committee (PAC) meetings as needed.
• Participate in 504 plan meetings as needed.
• Actively participate in the school community and support the school's mission

Your Qualifications:

• Certification as a School Nurse.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Experience providing health care to children in a school setting.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to communicate clearly and empathically with children and adults.
• Strong writing skills.
• Knowledge of New Jersey School Nursing statutes, regulations, procedures, and practices.
• Familiarity with the medical and psychological services available to students and families in our region.

The Rewards:

• Opportunities for advancement as Scholar Academies expands toward our goal of serving more than 6,000 students across Philadelphia, DC, and Trenton within five years
• Professional connections with other expert educators who share your commitment to doing whatever it takes to close the achievement gap
• Competitive salaries and benefits with performance-based bonuses
• Maximizing your impact by working in schools where we are raising the bar for student achievement