Class Code: 7271

CLASS TITLE: Local District Health Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Administrative Director of Student Accounting, Support Services and Administration

BASIC FUNCTION:

Coordinate activities of the Health Department with other services in the school district; communicate with the Health Department, school system, and other community resources and agencies to develop improved systems of early case findings and referrals for improved child care.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Participate as a team member for in-service education in schools, Pupil Personnel Services, and the Health Department; organize and assist in the health education of parents, teachers and administrative groups.

Maintain current standards of nursing, psychology and/or social work in the special program areas, and provide services according to agency policies and programs.

Maintain and implement the requirements for physical examinations and immunizations required by law; coordinate activities with Pupil Personnel as needed.

Promote the appropriate use of screening techniques in vision, hearing, dental and other tests; arrange for the training of teachers or volunteers in performing screenings; plan for the follow-up of suspected findings; assist teachers and volunteers in developing an awareness of signs of illness and other health problems.

Notify parents and pupils for needed immunizations and tests as required.

Participate in formulating policies for the care of pupils who become ill or injured at school; arrange for the instruction of school personnel to give emergency care.

Supervise the reporting of any known or suspected communicable disease cases to the local health department Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of :

Policies, objectives, rules, and regulations related to the school health program.

Vision, hearing, dental and other screening techniques.

Promotion and public speaking techniques.

Record-keeping techniques.

Oral and written communication skills.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Health and safety regulations.

Communicable diseases.

Ability to:

Plan, coordinate, implement and modify a comprehensive health services program for the district.

Train others in proper screening techniques.

Communicate with others regarding a variety of health-related activities and concerns.

Coordinate a variety of health related activities.

Provide consultation to parents, students, teachers, and school authorities.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Compile data and verify data and prepare reports.

Learn district organization, operations, policies, and objectives.

Work independently with little direction.

Plan and organize work.

Observe health and safety regulations.

Lift up to 25 pounds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of the following minimum qualifications:

A valid license to practice as a registered nurse, issued under KRS 314.041 by the Kentucky Board of Nursing, and three (3) years of registered nursing practice, as defined in KRS 314.011(6);

A school psychologist certificate, issued by the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) pursuant to 16 KAR 2:090, and a minimum of three (3) years of related work experience in a school setting; or

A school social worker certificate, issued by the EPSB pursuant to 16 KAR 2:070, and a minimum of three (3) years of work experience practicing social work in a school setting.
Supplemental Salary Schedule
Board Approved: #130