High School ELA Teacher

Our Mission:

To prepare a diverse group of students to become the highly educated and professional nursing workforce of the future.

Your Mission:

To oversee the emotional, mental, physical and social health of students and provide them with basic health services throughout the school day. The School Nurse manages students who have chronic health conditions and students with disabilities which may include administering medication as needed and working with parents and teachers to create and enforce care plans. As part of the RINI community, the School Nurse will support students, families and staff members as part of building and maintaining a positive school culture in service of achieving the RINI Pillars of Nursing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Engagement:

Creates and develops positive relationships with all members of the school community (students, faculty, staff, families); Effectively and productively engages with students and parents; Effectively communicates with the community to create positive support, understanding, and participation for continued school improvement; Meets with parents to discuss health-related issues and assist in referring to community agencies, as needed; Serve as a resource to parents (e.g. information sharing).

Student Support:

Promotes RINI educational philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures that directly benefit the student. Assists students attain an optimum level of physical, socal, and emotional health; Establishes and maintains a comprehensive health program for students, parents and staff; Educates students and staff on health procedures; Consults and collaborates with teachers, parents, and administrators on a regular basis in order to develop strategies to help students with issues related to student care; Supports students' social, emotional, personal health, and academic growth; Conducts student health appraisals, including medical examinations, vision and hearing screenings, height and weight measurements, follows-up on issues noted, and consults with teachers and parents regarding health and/or ongoing issues; Administers medication as needed; Coordinates a program of communicable disease control based on RINI policies, regulations, laws and good practice; Prepares school accident reports as needed; Immediately report to the Principal any safety hazards or unsanitary conditions observed in the school environment; Order and maintain supplies for the health service program; Adheres to all health and safety policies, including all precautions as noted in the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.

BENEFITS

The RI Nurses Middle College Charter High School located in Providence provides employees with a robust benefit package. RINI understands the importance of a comprehensive benefit package that takes employees' needs into account. We recognize that providing well-rounded plans is essential to ensuring employee job satisfaction, supporting a positive work-life balance and supporting an employee's family, health and financial well-being. NursesMC-CR offers a versatile benefit package to all eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability insurance plans; an integrated Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) plan; Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option; Retirement 403(b) Plan; Teacher Pension Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); FICA, Medicare and State Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) programs; paid Holidays; Paid Time Off (PTO); Professional Development opportunities and Loan Forgiveness programs. As an equal opportunity employer, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve where everyone feels empowered as we celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. We are confident that you will make a difference in the lives of students and that your experience with us will be a rewarding one. Join the RINI team!

Pay:

$43,734.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person