Alma del Mar is a K-8 charter school whose mission is to put every one of our scholars on the path to college and to challenge them to be service-minded leaders. We do this by immersing our scholars in a highly demanding, highly supportive environment where they receive a content–rich education. As an Expeditionary Learning school, Alma brings to life a three dimensional vision of student achievement that includes mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality student work.
We're located in New Bedford, Massachusetts a beautiful coastal city known for its history as the heart of the whaling industry and as a central hub of the abolitionist movement.
Alma gets results for kids. Alma scholars not only outperform their district peers on MCAS, they often outperform their peers in the surrounding suburbs. In some areas, our scholar achievement now matches some of the highest performing schools in the Commonwealth. We have been nationally recognized for our work with English Language Learners.
Provide Health Services for All Students
- Provide assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and referral for appropriate medical care of students with acute or chronic health conditions.
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Supervise prescribed medical treatments and medication administration in accordance with all regulations.
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Coordinate the provision of first aid supplies.
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Conduct vision and hearing screenings; coordinate dental screenings.
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Participate as a crisis team member and coordinate emergency services for students and staff in the event of sudden illness or injury.
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Participate in the development of IEPs and 504 plans to address individual needs
Manage Health Offices and Nursing Staff
- Monitor compliance with current state immunization and health assessment requirements.
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Develop a medication protocol to safely store, administer, document, and monitor the effectiveness of medication given at school
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Monitor compliance with current state regulations when dealing with scholars with acute conditions.
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Manage other full time and part time Nursing Staff Monitor the spread of contagious illness and draft management plans as necessary
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Assist in the development of all health-related policies and procedures
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Build relationships with other medical providers in New Bedford and surrounding communities
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Train staff as needed on emergency response including anaphylaxis, CPR, etc.
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Manage State Reporting Prepare health reports for the Department of Education and Department of Public Health.
We seek outstanding people with the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred, RN required
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Experience managing other staff
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Experience with state reporting for school medical offices
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At least two years of experience working with children and families in a school or community setting
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Must hold a current nursing license to practice in Massachusetts
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Humility, resilience, and a hunger to learn and grow
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Strong team orientation
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Infectious joy
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Bilingual candidates highly encouraged to apply
- Weekly meetings with a manager who supports you
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Fully stocked supply closets for all your classroom needs (+ a supply budget!)
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Paid lunch break
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Paid school vacations and paid sick days
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Friendly, supportive, #almazing colleagues
Start Date: September 2024
School hours are 8:25-4:00
Compensation: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Starting Salary for RN is $65,000-$80,000 depending on years of experience and degree.
Alma del Mar is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds and identities are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
