Special Education Coordinator; SEC

Position: Special Education Coordinator (SEC)
August 2026

Additional Information:

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Position:
School Nurse

Location:

To Be Determined - assigned to the Division of Health &

Wellness

Start Date:

August 2026

Reports to:

Health and Wellness Administration and Principal

Compensation:
Refer to current teacher salary scale on District website

Work Year: 10 months

POSITION GOAL:

The goal of the School Nurse is to advance student health, safety, well-being, and academic success through the delivery of comprehensive, evidence-based school health services. The School Nurse supports students' physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs by providing direct nursing care, managing health conditions and emergencies, promoting disease prevention and healthy behaviors, and reducing health-related barriers to learning. Through collaboration with students, families, school staff, healthcare providers, and community agencies, the School Nurse coordinates care, supports attendance and school engagement, uses data-informed and culturally responsive practices, and helps foster a safe, equitable, and supportive school environment where all students can fully participate and succeed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

* Must be eligible or hold a valid State of Delaware certification as a Delaware School Nurse.

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing (BSN).

* Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience.

* Valid and current CPR and AED certification.

* Acceptable Criminal Background Report and no entries on the Child Protection Registry in the State of Delaware.

* Knowledge of the assessment of children and adolescents to effectively identify health issues and provide appropriate care

* Knowledge and skills in working with a wide range of students, including those with chronic health conditions (examples may include: feeding needs, medication administration, diabetic monitoring/intervention, and/or seizure management).

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, administration, and the general public.

* Demonstrate knowledge of evidence- and research-based strategies that effectively promote student learning, behavioral supports, social-emotional learning, and overall achievement for students.

* Demonstrates sensitivity to issues impacting various cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups.

* Proficient in Technology, such as Microsoft and Google Applications, Classlink, Schoology, Infinite Campus, etc.

* Demonstrates understanding and ability to perform job-related tasks.

* Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.

* Must be able to serve students remotely and in person, depending on the needs of their students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities related to the District. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Provide comprehensive school nursing services aligned with the professional standards and practice framework established by the National Association of School Nurses (NASN), the Delaware Department of Education, Delaware Division of Public Health, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

* Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate individualized healthcare plans (IHPs), emergency care plans (ECPs), and accommodations that address students' medical, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs to ensure safe and equitable access to education.

* Provide direct nursing care and evidence-based health interventions for students with acute illnesses, injuries, chronic health conditions, mental and behavioral health concerns, and medically complex needs in accordance with physician orders, standing orders, nursing judgment, and district procedures.

* Administer medications, treatments, first aid, and emergency care in accordance with Delaware nursing regulations, district procedures, delegated medical authority, and established nursing protocols.

* Respond to medical emergencies and participate in school safety, crisis response, emergency preparedness, and public health response efforts in collaboration with school and community partners.

* Monitor compliance with immunization requirements, physical examinations, screenings, communicable disease reporting, exclusion guidelines, and other school health requirements in accordance with Delaware law, Division of Public Health guidance, and district expectations.

* Conduct and coordinate required health screenings and follow-up activities, including vision, hearing, postural, and other…