School Nurse - Temporary Leave Replacement presso Mendocino County Office Of Education

The Mendocino County Office of Education is a public agency whose primary purpose is to provide educational leadership, resources and services to schools to ensure wide-ranging educational opportunities for all students. This mission is accomplished through cooperative efforts with teachers, school districts, families, and communities; through direct instructional programs and administrative services; and through coordination with the California Department of Education and other agencies.

Under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor, provide school health and nursing services to Mendocino County Office of Education (MCOE) member districts; promote health and prevention education and safety; and refer students, parents or guardians to appropriate community resources or recommended health service programs.

BENEFITS Employees may qualify for an insurance plan, which includes health, vision, and dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents, at a shared cost. Employee will be a member of the State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS). MCOE does not participate in the Social Security system. SPECIAL NOTES Potential applicants are advised that the meeting of stated job requirements does not assure invitation to interview as there may be several qualified applicants. All candidates are welcome to make inquiries at any time. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER To be considered, all applications must be submitted with the following documents: Letter of Introduction (Cover letter stating specific competencies for the position) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three singed letters of recommendation dated within the past 12 months) Resume (Resume with education and employment background, including dates of employment at each organization)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Possess a valid School Health Services Credential; OR • Be eligible to apply for said Credential by meeting the subsequent two requirements, as well as willingness to complete additional coursework required to clear Credential; • Possess a valid California State License at the level of a Registered Nurse; • A Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, • Three (3) years of nursing experience, with one (1) year in a community health setting is desirable. • Possess a valid First-Aid and CPR Certificate; • Possess or obtain within the first year of employment a valid School Audiometrist Certificate; • Meet the physical requirements necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively, including lifting fifty (50) pounds on an occasional basis and in excess of fifty (50) pounds with assistance. APPLICATION PROCESS To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following: • An online application; • A cover letter stating specific competencies for the position; • A resume with clearly described education and employment background, including dates of employment at each organization; • Three signed letters of recommendation dated within the past 12 months; • A copy of a required Degree or Credential(s) or Transcripts. Official Transcripts needed at time of hire.

$56.57 - $86.32 an hour as per Column I on the Speech & Language Therapist/School Nurse/School Psychologist Certificated Salary Schedule.

Please make sure to list at least TWO SUPERVISORS as contacts for your references on your application. Please upload all documents in PDF format.