Supervisor, Health Services

Howard County Public School System • Perryton, TX

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Coordinator of Health Services, the Supervisor supervises and develops nurses and health assistants at assigned schools. Working collaboratively with the Supervisor team, the role coordinates implementation of the health services program and consultative services across the school system. This is a 12-month-per-year position in the Howard County Association of Supervisors and Administrators-Administrators, Non-Certificated Supervisors employee unit. It is exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Active, unrestricted license to practice registered nursing in Maryland. Applicants with a multistate nursing license administered through the Nurse Licensure Compact with a Maryland endorsement may be considered.
• Active CPR certification.
• Four years of experience in community health or school health nursing, including two years of healthcare leadership experience in roles such as charge nurse, nurse supervisor, clinical partner, clinical lead, or nursing informatics.
• Comprehensive understanding of pediatric, adolescent, and community health nursing standards, including legal scope of practice and clinical delegation guidelines for licensed and unlicensed personnel.
• Mastery of instructional methods, adult learning theories, and curriculum design for certification, recertification, and professional training programs for school health personnel.
• Strong knowledge of student health accommodations, including Individualized Healthcare Plans, Emergency Action Plans, 504 plans, and IEP-related health accommodations.
• Thorough understanding of program administration, policy revision procedures, and quality monitoring in an educational health setting.
• Ability to monitor clinical performance, provide constructive feedback, evaluate staff, and lead interdisciplinary health teams.
• Proficiency in preparing and delivering orientation programs, certification courses, and continuing education modules.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for providing consultative guidance to school staff, administrators, central office personnel, and outside service agencies.
• Ability to represent the health services department at state and county meetings and translate initiatives into district-wide operational programs.
• Ability to draft, review, update, and implement clinical procedures and program workflows in alignment with timelines and regulatory updates.
• Ability to assess complex health situations, advise multidisciplinary school teams, and translate policy guidelines into actionable student health interventions.
• Ability to collaborate with central office leadership to plan, execute, monitor, and refine district health programs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, including student health crises, team conferences, staff certifications, and program revisions.
• Ability to build rapport, advise administrative teams, and advocate for student health needs.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in nursing or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Nationally Certified School Nurse certification.
• Experience in school health and pediatrics.
• Experience with nursing case management and delegation.
• Experience as a nurse mentor, preceptor, or educator.
• Spanish language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate Health Services staff.
• Provide and arrange orientation for nurses and health assistants to the school health services program.
• Conduct certification and recertification courses for unlicensed personnel as needed.
• Provide staff development and orientation for Health Services staff and other HCPSS staff as needed.
• Provide consultative services to health services staff, school staff, administrators, central office staff, and external service providers.
• Revise Health Services procedures as needed and in accordance with appropriate timelines.
• Assist the Coordinator of Health Services in developing, implementing, evaluating, and monitoring the health services program.
• Represent Health Services and participate in student conferences and meetings; assist in school team processes as appropriate, including advising on and participating in the development and implementation of student health plans.
• Participate in meetings and initiatives of the Maryland State Department of Education, Maryland Department of Health, and Howard County Health Department, and implement applicable programs and requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
• Paid time off information is available in the negotiated agreement for the employee bargaining unit.
• Eligible employees who meet the applicable criteria are required to participate in the Maryland State Retirement Agency pension plan; the annual contribution is 7% of annual salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior