Health Services Coordinator 2026-27 (0.5 Fte)

Bellevue School District•Bellevue, WA

4d•$73,990 - $138,754•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Services Coordinator supports the Executive Director of Inclusion & Accessibility in overseeing the individual health needs of students, provides support for special education services and programs, and offers leadership for certificated and classified staff. The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of its students, embracing and modeling cultural competency as an international community.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in nursing or higher
First Aid/CPR certification
Job related experience is required
Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State Nurse License
Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Educational Staff Associate certification
Advanced math skills
Ability to review and interpret highly technical information
Ability to write technical materials
Ability to speak persuasively to implement desired actions
Ability to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions
Knowledge of age-appropriate activities
Knowledge of computer operation/skills
Knowledge of health standards for the school setting
Knowledge of pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
Knowledge of stages of child development
Working knowledge of the school system
Ability to adhere to safety practices
Ability to administer first aid
Ability to handle hazardous materials
Ability to operate equipment used for cleaning
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
Ability to promote a child-centered environment
Ability to perform record keeping
Ability to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events
Ability to gather, collate, and/or classify data
Ability to consider a variety of factors when using equipment
Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
Ability to analyze data utilizing defined but different processes
Ability to operate equipment using a variety of processes
Ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups
Ability to work with a variety of data
Ability to utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment
Problem solving skills to analyze issues and create action plans
Ability to independently interpret guidelines
Ability to adapt to changing work priorities
Ability to communicate with diverse groups
Ability to communicate with students
Ability to establish effective relationships
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to meet deadlines and schedules
Ability to work as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Experience with Universal Design for Learning
Experience with disproportionality in special education

Responsibilities

Collaborates with district nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, parents, students, health care providers, and/or other agencies for the purpose of promoting needed treatment, securing information and complying with legal requirements.
Provides oversight and consultation in the development, establishment, implementation, and evaluation of program goals, objectives, and procedures for a coordinated student health services model that prioritizes student health services and promotes mental and physical health.
Supports implementation of the District's student health services program.
Develops and facilitates services in conjunction with Principals, community partnerships, and other programs to meet the health needs of students and families.
Ensures current health trends are incorporated and coordinated as they relate to an urban setting within a culturally diverse community.
Provides coaching support for nurses on writing individual health plans and 504 Plans and special educators on writing special education plans.
Supports special educators in case management, leading an IEP team, effectively using paraeducator supports, facilitating difficult conversations, etc.
Collects and analyzes student, school, and program data for continuous improvement.
Directly supports nurses, occupational, and physical therapists in effectively implementing health and related services for students receiving special education services.
Coordinates articulations i.e. into/out of the district, between placements, between grade levels, etc.
Participates in, plans, and/or facilitates department/district level meetings.
Participates in, plans, and/or facilitates health-related educational offerings for families, staff, and the community.
Collaborates with other key district teams in support of students with disabilities and health needs, such as teaching and learning curriculum developers, transportation, multi-language learning facilitators, etc.
Supports implementation and reporting of key state, district, and department strategic priorities.
Leads department/district wide initiatives as needed.
Researches and remains abreast of health services and school-based therapy issues, programs, and needs and of state and national trends in health services and special education such as inclusionary practices, Universal Design for Learning, disproportionality, etc.
Collaborates with educational institutions to provide practicum sites for basic and advanced degree candidates.
Maintains current knowledge of laws, theory, research and practice that affect school health services.
Supports district nurses and other staff to assess situations involving students' safety, abuse (physical, sexual, drug) and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.
Supports district nurses to report students with contagious diseases to local public health authorities for the purpose of minimizing infection and complying with the law.
Working independently under broad organizational policies to achieve organizational objectives.
Leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others.
Operating within a defined budget.
Supports the Director of Health Services to prioritize project deadlines and ensure optimal utilization of personnel.
Performs other job-related duties as required.
Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and seminars (e.g. local/state health meetings, programs) for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving skills/knowledge.
Provides training on a variety of health-related subjects for the purpose of acting as a resource to nurses, students, teachers, and other school personnel.