Director of Health Services

Primary Purpose

Provide leadership, coordination, and oversight for the district’s comprehensive school health services program. Ensure that nursing services, health programs, and related policies support student well-being, safety, and academic success in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Education / Certification

• Bachelor's degree required
• Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Texas
• CPR certification
• Hearing and Vision screening certified
• National Certification of school nursing preferred

Special Knowledge / Skills

• Knowledge of school health laws, policies and best practices
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to interpret and apply health regulations and nursing standards
• Skill in training, mentoring and evaluating nursing staff
• Ability to collaborate effectively with administrators, staff and community partners

Experience / Other Requirements

• Minimum five years of school nursing
• Major Responsibilities And Duties
• Develop, implement and evaluate the district's health services program to meet identified student and community needs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local health regulations including communicable disease control, immunization compliance, state mandated screenings and emergency preparedness initiatives.
• Collaborate with district and campus administrators to support health-related policies and procedures.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate school nurses.
• Provide guidance for health services staff and serve as a resource for clinical decision making and nursing best practices.
• Represent the district in community health collaborations and professional organizations.
• Coordinate and lead the District School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC).
• Supervisory Responsibilities
• Supervise and evaluate job performance of district nursing staff and other assigned health personnel.

Working Conditions

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Concentration while performing duties, ability to work with frequent interruptions.
• Requires frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel.
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
• Moderate standing, walking, lifting, carrying.