RPSN0264317-CT0124
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2023-07-31T00:00:00
The Ridgefield Public Schools are seeking an experienced, collaborative individual to serve as Director of Nursing, Health and Wellness for the 2023-24 school year. QUALIFICATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director of Health and Wellness will work collaboratively with staff, administration, and families to support the physical, social, and emotional health and wellness practices in the Ridgefield Public Schools. This individual will be responsible for developing and overseeing wellness programs and initiatives, supporting curriculum and practices, and responding to health crisis. Responsibilities shall include oversight of the following:Developing programs to deal with health-related issues that have an impact on students K-12;Acting as a resource for the BOE and the Superintendent regarding the development of policies, practices, and protocols on health and wellness;Working with members of the BOE Health and Wellness Committee to provide updates regarding current practices, new initiatives, and programming related to social-emotional learning;Championing district-wide wellness programs, including working with the HR Director to review employee wellness initiatives;Serving as a resource in the community and school-based committees related to student issues: depression, suicide, drug and alcohol use;Providing a partnership with the Town’s Director of Health and serving on the Prevention Council;Coordinating and implementing surveys related to drug and alcohol abuse;Maintaining a level of communication with families and staff regarding health emergency preparation, response, and support systems (e.g., pandemic);When appropriate, planning parent nights to share relevant information on topics of concern (e.g., health and safety, drugs, depression);Working with members of the district Safe School Climate Committee and building MTSS teams to provide support for district practices and programs;Completing the annual Health and Wellness Assessment for the State of CT;Acting as a resource for school health professionals, counselors, and health teachers;Providing evaluation and supervision to the school nurses;Partnering with local organizations to support programs related to mental health for students and families; andCoordinating district health fairs. Preferred qualifications:3-5 years of prior experience in community health, health administration or other related field (work experience in a public-school environment a plus);Licensed Registered Nurse;Bachelor’s Degree; Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills;Highly skilled project manager with expertise in creating and maintaining project plans, status reports and communication; andAbility to handle sensitive and confidential topics with a high degree of professionalism.Work Year: 12 months; 20 vacation days Salary: $95,000-$115,000 based on experienceIn addition to your OLAS application, please complete the application process at www.ridgefield.org
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Ridgefield Public Schools (CT)
Connecticut
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