Status:Temporary
Terms:7.1 hours per day
Salary:$16.50 per hour for LPN; or$18.25 per hour for RN
Individuals interested in serving as a substitutenurse with the Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) must meet the following pre-employment conditions:
Complete an on-line application;
Pass a criminal background check performed by an authorized GCPS agency. The background check costs $20.00 and is the responsibility of the applicant;
Pass a drug screening performed by an authorized GCPS agency. The drug screening costs $40.00 and is the responsibility of the applicant;
Complete a TB Assessment. This assesment can be performed byany authorized medical professional,and the cost is the responsibilityof the applicant;
Provide an up-to-date resume, as applicable;
Provide three (3) references;
Submit an up-to-date official transcript, MD Educator Certificate, Praxis test scores, and/or ParaPro Assessment test scores;
Complete other HR-related documents (e.g., I-9, W-4, direct deposit, etc.) prior to beginning work; and
Attend a substitute teacher/instructional assistant orientation session, as determined by the Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations.
Job Description:
The substitute nurse will provide skilled nursing procedures, as deemed necessary, in a safe, compentent, and efficient manner.
Minimum Qualifications:
Current Maryland nursing license
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to present information to others
Ability to understand, explain, and use data
Ability to understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions
Ability to problem-solve, work independently and as part of a team, and function without distractions
Strong stakeholder (i.e., students, staff, administration, parents, general public, community agencies, etc.) service skills
History of professionalism and strong work ethic
Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Ability to multi-task
Ability to stand, sit, walk, feel, climb, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, push, pull, and carry
Good hearing, vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision
Ability to lift and transport heavy to moderately heavy objects averaging 50-75 lbs.
Ability to lift and assist students with special healthcare needs
Significant dexterity of hands and fingers
Ability to serve as a positive role model for students, staff, and other stakeholders
Regular and predictable attendance
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous work experience with school-age students
CPR and First Aid certification
General understanding of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics
Knowledge of instructional and behavioral strategies
Knowledge of education vocabulary, definitions, and acronyms
Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties and responsibilities are intended only as examples. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment.
The substitute nurse will:
Maintain and provide health room services.
Administer medications in a safe and theraputic manner according to physicians' orders and consistent with Board policy and Maryland State laws and regulations.
Provide appropriate and effective guidance and counseling in the area of health to students, staff, and parents.
Maintain all student health records in accordance with Board policy and Maryland State laws and regulations.
Collaborate with other school professionals, parents, and care givers in an effort to meet the health, developmental, and educational needs of students.
Maintain confidentiality with regard to student and staff matters.
Take all appropriate safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Attend and actively participate in appropriate job-related professional development.
Contribute to the short-term and long-term successes of students, staff, school, and the system in general.
Engage in life-long learning of professional and technical knowledge by attending appropriate workshops, reviewing professional publications and websites, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
Present courteous and professional demeanor at all times.
Demonstrate proficiency, flexibility, self-motivation, accountability and ownership, and positive
