Director of Student Health and Wellness - Latin School Of Chicago

Latin School of Chicago provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embraces diversity of p...Education and Experience:

Registered Nurse (RN) licensed to practice in Illinois

CPR/AED program certification

Masters of Education or Nursing required.

10 years’ experience in the health field including, a minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience as a registered nurse, and a minimum of 2  years of school nursing experience.

Knowledge of school health and nursing practices, along with appropriate health metrics.

Knowledge of children’s intellectual, social, emotional and physical development.

Broad knowledge of student support services and strategies that promote a comprehensive wellness program for JK-12 students.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrates sensitivity, good judgment, and confidentiality in working with students and parents.

Imparts a positive impact with students, families, faculty and staff.

Highly motivated professional with outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

Enthusiasm for fostering a culture of health and well-being.

Ability to plan, organize and implement programming and multiple priorities, meet deadlines and anticipate and positively resolve challenges.

Comprehensive understanding of contemporary health and psychosocial issues that influence children, families, and the community.

Understand current trends and best practices emerging in mental health and educational research.

Collect and utilize data to direct evidence-based practices.

Must be a detail-oriented self-starter with strong planning and organizational skills.

High level of technology proficiency, including Google suite.

Organized with impeccable follow-up skills.

Collaborative work style with a focus on providing exceptional health and wellness programs to the school.

Commitment to excellence.

Strong ability to execute work with a diversity, equity and inclusion lens.

Latin School of Chicago embraces diversity of people, cultures, and ideas and is an equal opportunity employer.