Director of Student Health Services

KIPP Texas Public Schools • Austin, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The KIPP Texas Director of Student Health Services is a senior leader responsible for implementing the strategic direction of School Health Services and initiating new strategies and project timelines. The role supports schools in fostering healthy and safe environments so students can achieve optimal health and educational outcomes, with attention to their diverse emotional and behavioral needs. The Director works collaboratively with regional and school leaders, school-based health staff, and the state team to deliver high-quality programs and improve student achievement.

The position provides operational leadership, oversees compliance and student health data, supports health interventions and mandated services, supervises staff, manages the Student Health budget, and leads hiring. It also builds staff capacity through professional learning and stakeholder collaboration. Approximately 50% of the role is spent in schools working directly with teams. The position reports to the Managing Director of School-Based Mental Health.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with five years of direct patient care experience.
• At least seven years of progressive leadership experience, including at least three years of direct people management.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel between campuses across KIPP Texas cities as needed.
• Ability to execute and monitor strategic plans, annual goals, and quarterly benchmarks for program improvement.
• Knowledge of state education law concerning student and school health reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated integrity and alignment with KIPP Texas's mission and commitment to students and families.
• Proven ability to manage, coach, and develop clinic staff across multiple campuses through direct and matrix management.
• Strong operational and systems thinking, including the ability to build scalable tools and processes for consistent student care.
• Ability to analyze clinic data and staff performance and develop evidence-based improvement strategies.
• Clear, professional communication skills for engaging with school and regional leaders and campus staff.
• Ability to make sound decisions with imperfect information, adapt to competing priorities, and remain composed.
• Strong planning skills and flexibility to operate at both strategic and tactical levels.
• Ability to build a team culture grounded in accountability, trust, appreciation, and shared commitment to results.
• Ability to move about inside and outside schools throughout the workday and attend conferences, meetings, and training sessions in person and virtually.
• Reliable transportation for travel between campuses.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and work with frequent interruptions.

Nice To Haves

• School Nurse experience.
• Master's degree in a related education field.
• Familiarity with school nursing platforms such as Skyward and ImmTrac.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaborative departmental meetings and strategic initiatives, including development of a Student Health annual roadmap.
• Evaluate the Student Health program, assess progress toward student education objectives, and monitor performance against annual targets.
• Apply current nursing and medical research findings to improve health care delivery and program strategy.
• Provide operational leadership for School Health Services, ensuring quality programming, consistent intervention support, and compliance with state statutes regarding protected health information.
• Maintain district compliance through state-required reporting, policy updates, student health data maintenance, and proactive disease prevention and response systems.
• Ensure student health concerns are documented and supported to promote success in the classroom.
• Partner with the Special Education team to manage Individual Health Plans, including one-to-one nursing and homebound services.
• Coordinate implementation of state mandates, including CPR/AED, screenings, immunizations, and Type 2 Diabetes requirements, and serve on relevant health advisory and safety committees.
• Supervise Student Health staff, including performance evaluations and improvement planning.
• Manage the Student Health budget and allocate resources responsibly and efficiently.
• Lead hiring for district and campus-level staff by establishing criteria for education, experience, and staffing needs.
• Ensure state and regional Student Health teams provide excellent communication and customer service.
• Coordinate professional learning for school teams and Student Health providers.
• Collaborate with external partners and internal constituents to improve systems, utilization, and knowledge.
• Spend approximately 50% of work time in schools working directly with teams to improve health programming.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Managing Director of School-Based Mental Health.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.
• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off policies.
• Paid family leave.
• Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Employee-paid legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance, and disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed