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$54K–$105K/yr
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The School Health Specialist provides preventive health services to support the education process by working to ensure the health of students in a manner that promotes optimal physical, mental, emotional, and social growth and development. The nurse identifies problems and disabilities and provides such services as case finding, health education, referring and care to help prevent serious health problems which could later be more difficult and costly to address. They help with onboarding requirements, Medical 504 and IEP, and track medical concerns for the school and families.START DATE: 2026/2027 School year, Immediately
Compensation: This position has a non-negotiable salary rate of $40,000.
Residency Requirement: This position is remote, and candidates must reside in Ohio or within 50 miles of the Ohio border.
Required Certificates and Licenses:
A college degree from an accredited institution is required.
Current LPN license or higher-level healthcare license/credential in the state in which the employee will perform services, as applicable to the position.
Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in a healthcare, clinical, public health, school health, or related health services setting.
Must meet all state-required background checks, clearances, and other employment requirements.
K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.
Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS). We want you to be a part of our talented team!
The mission of Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!
This is a full-time position. The ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.
The School Health Specialist provides preventive health services to support the education process by working to ensure the health of students in a manner that promotes optimal physical, mental, emotional, and social growth and development. The nurse identifies problems and disabilities and provides such services as case finding, health education, referring and care to help prevent serious health problems which could later be more difficult and costly to address. They help with onboarding requirements, Medical 504 and IEP, and track medical concerns for the school and families.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Promotes and protects the optimal health status of all students, corresponding with parents on health needs of children and serving as a resource to all staff on school health issues
Work with leadership in development of policies, procedures, and work standards for the school health program
Monitor compliance of the school health program with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and policies
Collaborate with other child-support agencies in designing and providing a school health program
Organize, Screen and conduct health appraisals for students and staff
Record immunizations, health screen findings, and other relevant health data in local, state and federal database
Adhere to requirements for confidentiality regarding student records
Provide health careers and health science instruction to a case load of students
Acts as a resource person in promoting health careers and coordinating student organization
Providing health guidance and presentations to students of various grade levels
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
State Department of Education required clearances – if required
Working knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies
Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services
Some knowledge of the school organization and the community served
Ability to identify abnormal growth and development and symptoms of disease
Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resources
Ability to develop and maintain student health records
Ability to develop positive working relationships
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to clear required background check
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency.
Ability to travel 20% of the time
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This is a remote, home-based position.
ODLS School Health Specialist
Job Type
Board Employee_CWThe above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.
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