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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a School Health Coordinator to lead and manage comprehensive health programs within a school environment. This role is essential in promoting the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of students and staff. The School Health Coordinator will work closely with school administrators, nurses, counselors, teachers, parents, and community health providers to ensure that health services are effectively integrated into the educational setting.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public health, nursing, or education, with experience in program development, health promotion, and student wellness initiatives. They will be responsible for assessing health needs, developing health policies, coordinating health screenings, managing chronic disease care plans, and providing health education to students and staff.
This position requires excellent communication and organizational skills, as the coordinator must liaise between various stakeholders and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health regulations. The School Health Coordinator will also be responsible for collecting and analyzing health data to inform decision-making and improve health outcomes.
Key areas of focus include mental health support, nutrition education, physical activity promotion, substance abuse prevention, and infectious disease control. The coordinator will also play a vital role in emergency preparedness and response planning related to health issues.
This is a dynamic and impactful role that contributes directly to the academic success and overall well-being of students. If you are passionate about student health and wellness and have the skills to lead health initiatives in a school setting, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
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- Coordinate with school nurses and health professionals
- Conduct health assessments and screenings
- Provide health education to students, staff, and families
- Manage chronic disease care plans for students
- Ensure compliance with health regulations and standards
- Promote mental health and wellness initiatives
- Collaborate with community health organizations
- Monitor and report on student health data
- Lead emergency health preparedness planning
Requirements
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- Experience in school health or public health settings
- Knowledge of child and adolescent health issues
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
- Familiarity with health data collection and analysis
- Understanding of health regulations and compliance
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred
- Master’s degree or RN license is a plus
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have in school or public health?
- How do you approach developing a health program for a school?
- Describe a time you managed a health crisis in a school setting.
- How do you collaborate with school staff and external health providers?
- What strategies do you use to promote mental health in schools?
- How do you ensure compliance with health regulations?
- What tools do you use to collect and analyze health data?
- How do you handle confidential student health information?
- What is your experience with chronic disease management in children?
- Why are you interested in this role?
