Doyle- Assistant Director Of Health Services - 1.0 Fte

Doyle- Assistant Director of Health Services - 1.0 FTE 
Doyle Administration Building 

Purpose of Position: 

This position provides leadership over all elements of Health Services in the Madison Metropolitan School District. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Program Development & Implementation - 

• Provide district-wide leadership for the Health Services department, promoting physical, mental and social emotional health of students in a large, urban PK-12 school district 

• Serve on the core leadership team for the Student & Staff Supports department 

• Develop and implement project plans that include concrete action steps and a comprehensive monitoring system 

• Collaborate and coordinate across the Department of Student and Staff Support ensure coherence across disciplines and within teams, programs 

• Collaborate with the special education leadership team to effectively develop and implement programing for scholars with disabilities (IEP, 504) 

• Maintain programs intended to prevent injury, promote health and safety, and respond in emergencies, including but not limited to: Stop the Bleed, CPR/AED, Narcan, contraception, menstrual hygiene, etc. 

• Co-lead the development and implementation of comprehensive school wellness centers in secondary schools 

• Ensure comprehensive programming and supports for students with life threatening conditions and/or complex health conditions such (e.g. asthma, diabetes, allergies)

• Contribute to alcohol and other drug (AOD) program development and implementation 

• Coordinate vision screening and dental health opportunities for students 

Program Evaluation, Assessment, & Data - 

• Develop comprehensive data collection and analysis protocols to ensure ensure student safety and promote student health 

• Provide data to collaborating partners/agencies and community members (ABC collaborative, Combat Blindness, Celebrate Smiles, COVID dashboard, UW Health, GHC-SCW)

• Report data to to district, state and federal entities, as required (e.g. line list to Public Health) 

• Assure required reporting to collaborating partners/agencies (DPI, DHS, PHMDC)

• Collect, analyze, display and report data on communicable diseases (vaccination, case data and testing data)

• Collaborate with a team responsible for analyzing, reporting and action planning around the Dane County Youth Assessment (DCYA)

School Support Systems - 

• Respond to school support requests regarding health matters (e.g. navigating complex health conditions, determining homebound eligibility, staffing & discipline, best nursing practice, health office systems development) 

• Consult, coach, and problem-solve with principals and administrators 

• Support schools in determining eligibility for homebound programming 

Professional Development - 

• Coordinate and provide professional development to school health staff 

• Promote equity and anti-racist practices through explicit and job-embedded professional development 

• Lead district-wide professional learning efforts health and wellness (e.g. pandemic response, bloodborne pathogens) 

• Collaborate and coordinate with leadership in the Student and Staff Support department to develop and implement cohesive and coherent professional learning opportunities 

Hiring, Supervision & Evaluation - 

• Interview, hire, and onboard Health Services and program staff, including both school-based Health Services staff and those with central office leadership responsibilities

• Supervise, evaluate, and direct the work of the Health Services leadership team and school-based staff 

  • Central office Health Services team (~6 people) 

  • Pandemic response team (~20 people) 

  • Building-based nurses (~XX people)

  • Building-based nursing assistants (~XX people)

  • Family health liaisons (~2 people) 

  • Special needs nurses (~XX people) 

  • Medically fragile SEAs (~XX people)

• Investigate and address issues of employee misconduct and/or failure to follow policies, protocols, procedures, laws, etc. 

Budget & Allocation - 

• Manage a multi-million dollar district Health Services budget, including any government and / or grant funds awarded to the district 

• Coordinate, write and submit grant applications; administer the awarded funds 

• Develop and articulate Health Services budget proposals and priorities  

• Complete financial and program reports

• Allocate school health resources (Health Services leadership, nurses, nursing assistants, special needs nurses, and medically fragile SEAs) 

• Develop systems and ensure Medicaid reimbursement for school-based services; maintain legal requirements for nursing practice

Policy Development and Implementation - 

• Develop and implement Health Services policies /  procedures that ensure compliance with state and federal laws

• Establish and implement best-practice health procedures that align with district policy; state and federal laws

• Ensure compliance with the Wisconsin state statute related to student immunization 

• Collaborate in the development and implementation of the district wellness policy 

Board of Education & Public Relations - 

• Prepare for and/or present to the Board of Education, media, community forums, families, general public, healthcare partners, government agencies/entities, etc. regarding Health Services and programs

• Respond to verbal inquiries, complaints and concerns regarding Health Services; effectively de-escalate as situations necessitate 

• Develop and implement Health Services policies and procedures 

• Serve as a liaison to our medical advisory team 

External Teams & Partnerships - 

• Effectively and efficiently communicate and collaborate with medical advisors and medical advisory teams 

• Represent the district in collaborative efforts to secure resources for the school district and / or students (e.g. health councils, healthcare partners, insurance agencies, government meetings, community agencies) 

• Serve as a public, community, and student health advocate in MMSD and public spaces (e.g. health councils, boards) 

• Seek out, develop, and serve as a partnership manager for school health related partnerships (e.g. Primary Access for Kids, Celebrate Smiles, Combat Blindness, ABC Collaborative, Healthy Kids Collaborative) 

Emergency & Pandemic Response - 

• Develop, frequently update, and when necessary implement the district's pandemic response plan

• Lead Health Services team in the event of district or school critical incidents or individual health emergencies

• Guide the district response and development / implementation of safety protocols during pandemics, local and national health and safety emergencies 

• Provide ongoing leadership concerning the COVID-19 pandemic

  • Serve as the Health Services lead internally and publically 

  • Supporting health office staff 

  • Develop and lead implementation of pandemic protocols 

  • Coordinate testing services

  • Coordinate vaccination efforts 

  • Advise and coordinate mitigation efforts 

  • Develop resources and protocols

  • Allocate resources to ensure school-based Health Services staff are able to perform their expected job duties, in addition to / despite a pandemic 

  • Adapt and adjust as the pandemic evolves 

Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a university or college school of nursing accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

• Master's Degree or Doctorate in Nursing Practice

• Valid license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the State of Wisconsin per Chapter 441, Wisconsin Statutes, and Section N2.04 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.

• Experience as a School Nurse

• Current certification in CPR/AED (renewed on annual basis)

• Licensure as a advanced nurse prescriber

• Certification as a pediatric or family nurse practitioner

• Evidence of and an ability to articulate commitment to equity-focused work and the role that school nursing plays in closing opportunity gaps and eliminating inequitable student outcomes.

• Knowledge of and experience with the design and delivery of school nursing, school Health Services, pediatric nursing and population health.

• Evidence of exceptional collaboration skills - ability to hold multiple perspectives and make connections between ideas and concepts.

• Ability to effectively engage in cognitive conflict and stay calm in potentially stressful conditions.

• Evidence of exceptional leadership and organizational skills.

• Evidence of exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

• Experience with coaching and mentoring practices for adults.

• Evidence of a commitment to, and enthusiasm for, lifelong learning and professional/personal growth.

• Evidence of groundedness in confidentiality and professional ethics.

• Experience in organizational management in a school, community or health care setting

• Experience in managing a budget

Physical and Sensory Requirements: 

Not applicable 

Environmental Adaptability: 

Ability to work under general safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.