Careers

Current Postings:

School Nurses (Grades K – 4)

The Community Charter School of Paterson (CCSP) is seeking experienced School Nurses committed to supporting students through the provision of exceptional student health services.  The CCSP School Nurse is an integral part of our school community.  We have two openings: a full-time, 11-month position (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) and a part-time, 10-month position (Monday-Friday, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.).

 

Responsibilities for the full-time position include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting health services and screening programs as required by law and/or board policies.
• Working in cooperation with the School Physician, community-based professionals, members of the staff, parents and community health professionals to ensure a healthy school climate and to minimize absence due to illness.
• Providing emergency care in case of sudden illness and administering first aid in case of injury to students or staff. 
• Administering prescribed medication to students in accordance with law and board policy. 
• Maintaining up-to-date health records for all students.
• Helping to prevent and control communicable disease through educating the school community, exclusion and re‑admission of students and staff.
• Conferring with and advising students, parents and staff on matters pertaining to the health and safety of students.
• Participating in the implementation of the CCSP’s emergency and crisis management plan.
• Consulting with the Intervention and Referral Services Team concerning students with medical needs that impact their academic performance.
• Overseeing the implementation of 504 plans.
• Promoting healthy/safe school environment by assisting the administration and staff to maintain safe and sanitary conditions throughout the school.                                              
• Completing all required State reports. 

 

Responsibilities for the part-time position include, but are not limited to:

• Providing emergency care in case of sudden illness and administering first aid in case of injury to students or staff in CCSP’s Extended Day Program.
• Administering prescribed medication to students in accordance with law and board policy.

 

The ideal candidate will be a resourceful, organized individual with exceptional integrity and a passion for student health.  The individual will thrive as part of a highly motivated, committed professional team and possess:

 

• A valid New Jersey School Nurse Certificate
• At least two years of experience as an elementary school nurse, preferably in an urban setting
• Demonstrated experience in school health, related nursing practices and emergency procedures.
• Knowledge of child growth and development,
• Knowledge of community health, wellness education and social services with the ability to effectively engage external health professionals to provide services and/or resources to our school community.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly with young children and parents
• Ability to multitask, having the qualities of resilience,  perseverance and problem-solving
• Ability to make significant contributions to an effective school

 

To Apply

Please submit a thoughtful cover letter, resume and copy of your School Nurse certificate to: personnel@ccsp.org or mail to School Nurse Application, Community Charter School of Paterson, 75 Spruce Street, Paterson, NJ 07501.