1:1 Special Ed/Direct care Nurse starting 2026-27 school year
Iowa City Community School District•Iowa City, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Iowa City Community School District is seeking a Special Education 1:1 School Nurse to provide direct and indirect health services to students. This role is crucial in supporting the health and well-being of students, thereby enhancing their learning and educational opportunities. The nurse will collaborate with the IEP team, provide individualized nursing care, assess student health, and coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure comprehensive health services.
Requirements
- Registered nurse with a minimum of a bachelor's degree in nursing
- Evidence of strong organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with people
- Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills are essential
- Strong knowledge of the healthcare needs of children
Nice To Haves
- Community health or school nursing experience preferred
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the IEP team in the development and implementation of the IEP.
- Provide 1:1 nursing care as established in the IEP (this may include riding the bus and Extended School Year work).
- Assess students’ physical and emotional health to plan and develop an individualized plan for the provision of health services at school.
- Plan and oversee the provision of first aid and emergency care to the student during the school day.
- Collaborate with community agencies and district staff to promote health and wellness for the student, family, and staff.
- Assist the student and family in accessing health care and social service resources.
- Plan, train, and supervise the care of the student with special health care needs, including training of district staff.
- Consult with parents and health care providers.
- Participate in the planning and operation of the school health services programs to aid in preventing and controlling communicable diseases.
- Maintain student health records.
- Assist in the identification, follow-up, and reporting of child abuse/neglect cases.
- Assist in the evaluation of district Health Services.
- Assist the Coordinator of Health Services where appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Salary and calendar year to be established by the Board of Education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
