Job Title – Health Services Team Leader
Supervised by/Reports to: Health Services Coordinator
Supervises: Assigned Health Services personnel (e.g., school nurses or other designated staff)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Goals:
- To provide leadership, coordination, and oversight of school-based health services within an assigned feeder pattern or functional area, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and student-centered health services that support student safety, wellness, and readiness to learn.
Qualifications:
- Possess and maintain a valid license from the Alabama Board of Nursing to practice as a registered nurse .
- Relevant licensure or certification in a health or education-related field.
- Possess and maintain CPR certification; BLS certification.
- Demonstrated experience in school health services, healthcare, or a related field.
- Knowledge of coordinated school health principles, population health, and student support services.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies related to student health and safety.
- Demonstrated leadership and/or supervisory experience.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to analyze data and use it to inform program improvement.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
- Ability to plan and deliver professional development and training.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in technology for communication, data management, and reporting.
- Ability to travel between schools and district sites; possess and maintain active Alabama driver’s license.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
- Physical and emotional ability to perform required duties.
- Regular and punctual attendance.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.
Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates support for the school system’s vision, goals, and priorities.
- Provides supervisory oversight and support to assigned health services personnel.
- Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of individuals and health services programs across assigned schools or areas.
- Promotes a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement within the department.
- Assists in staffing coordination and coverage decisions to ensure student needs are met.
- Supports onboarding and ongoing development of health services staff.
- Supports implementation of student health plans (e.g., IHPs, 504 plans, IEP-related health services) in collaboration with school teams.
- Complete student home visits when necessary.
- Serves as a resource to school personnel regarding student health needs and accommodations.
- Promotes safe and effective health practices within schools.
- Assists with complex or high-risk student health situations as needed.
- Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Board policies related to health services.
- Supports implementation of health services procedures and protocols.
- Assists in monitoring documentation, recordkeeping, and reporting for accuracy and compliance.
- Supports adherence to mandated reporting requirements and student protection laws.
- Identifies potential risks and works proactively to address them.
- Coordinates and delivers education as needed for school staff and health services personnel.
- Promotes evidence-based practices and current standards in school health services.
- Serves as a liaison between schools, district departments, families, and community partners.
- Collaborates with administrators, counselors, social workers, and other stakeholders to support student needs.
- Communicates effectively with staff, leadership, and external agencies.
- Responds to concerns, inquiries, and feedback in a timely and professional manner.
- Assists in the collection, analysis, and reporting of Health Services data.
- Uses data to identify trends, inform decision-making, and improve services.
- Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assists with coordination of health screenings, emergency preparedness efforts, and system-wide initiatives.
- Supports inventory, equipment management, and resource allocation as assigned.
- Serves on committees, task forces, district, and community initiatives as required.
- Performs duties in a courteous and professional manner.
- Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates sound professional judgment.
- Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in addressing challenges and opportunities.
- Adheres to school system policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Reports absences and follows leave procedures in accordance with Board policy.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Health Services Coordinator.
Terms of Employment: Twelve-month position in accordance with the Board’s salary schedule.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Baldwin County Board of Education policy on evaluation of classified personnel.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.
