Lowell School, a progressive school of approximately 315 students in NW Washington, DC, seeks a School Health Coordinator beginning at the start of the 2024–2025 academic year. This is a twelve month position. The Health Coordinator reports to the Assistant Head of School.

The Health Coordinator is responsible for implementing the school health program, assisting with student well-being, completing health related tasks and other related work as required.

Qualifications:  

• Registered Nurse (RN) license, , and/or 
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or similar degree, and/or
• EMT with a 4 year college degree
• CPR/AED program certification
• Knowledge of children’s intellectual, social and emotional skills
• Flexibility with schedule

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to analyze and manage potentially difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure
• Ability to form positive, empathetic relationships with children and adults
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines
• Clear and concise communication skills, both, verbally and in writing
• Excellent organizational, detail-oriented, and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to implement policy and procedures in an effective and timely manner
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all school information
• Proficiency with technology and database systems; proficiency with Magnus preferred
• Ability to record, interpret and explain records, reports, activities, healthcare plans, accommodations. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Maintain student health records, reviews records of entering students for immunizations, ensures all components of the School Health Entrance Requirements are complete and up to date.
• Ensure that the school is in compliance with DC Health and OSSE licensing requirements
• Inform administrators and school personnel about students with health issues, in compliance with medical privacy regulations.
• Administer medications and manage illnesses and injuries in coordination with each individual student.
• Communicate with parents of ill students; assist ill students as needed until parent arrives.
• Perform clerical duties including typing, filing and related school nurse functions.

• Track student illness, notifying appropriate parties of communicable diseases and providing health updates to the community as necessary.
• Maintain a health office in clean, orderly and safe condition with attention to confidential information and inventory management.
• With consent, advise administrators, teachers, and staff of students with food allergies; develop or obtain care plans for students with food allergies.
• Prepare medical information, materials and forms for field trips.
• Serve as the health expert and health advocate for staff, students and families at Lowell School.
• Perform other health related duties as assigned by the Assistant Head of School.

• Maintain ownership of healthcare and related databases.

• Coordinate, manage, and track the campus wide CPR and Bloodborne pathogen training
• Coordinate, manage, and track staff training for the administration of medications

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

• Must be able to traverse school facilities and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency.

• Long periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Candidates interested in applying should email a cover letter, resume, and 2 to 3 letters of reference to the attention of Maureen Miesmer, Assistant Head of School, at employment@lowellschool.org. Please include the position title in the subject line. 

The Expected Salary Range:  $85,000 - $92,000

Lowell School offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Lowell is an equal-opportunity employer. Lowell complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform a certain duty of the job.

About LOWELL SCHOOL

Our mission is to create an inclusive community of life-long learners in which individual is valued and respected. At Lowell, dedicated teachers nurture curiosity and help children develop fundamental skills and deep, conceptual understandings that will last a lifetime. In the Pre-Primary School, opportunities abound for exploration, discovery, and learning. Teachers pay close attention to each child’s social, emotional, and academic development. In the Primary and Middle Schools, a rigorous, integrated curriculum—which includes the full complement of academic classes, as well as arts, technology, and physical education—engages students in active, experiential learning. A strong social curriculum develops interpersonal skills, multicultural understanding, and community engagement. A full array of after-school activities—including sports, swimming lessons, music lessons, and minicourses—are also available for all enrolled students.

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