Salary: $216/ day
Deadline: BSD accepts ongoing applications for substitute roles

OVERVIEW
We are seeking a passionate energetic LPN or RN to work with a student who requires 1:1 support in the school environment and classroom. This position requires a licensed nurse who is familiar with tracheostomy care, G-tube and enteral feedings, and has solid assessment skills. We have a supportive and committed staff, a wonderful student, and a positive inclusive environment waiting to welcome you to the team.

We are looking for an individual who has a flexible schedule to work as a temporary substitute for this position. There is potential for this to become a permanent substitute position.

Our Board of Education adopted a future-focused strategic values plan with four values: Our Students, Our Community, Our People, and Our Well-Being. We believe students are the most important part of our work and learning experiences are opportunities for innovation and productive struggle; additionally, true learning should also engage our hearts, minds, and dreams. We call our work to inspire students and create global-ready citizens our Wolverine Way.

Bayfield District is dedicated to attracting and to retaining high-quality educators and leaders. You will be warmly welcomed into our Bayfield Family, provided opportunities to learn and grow, and challenged to be your very best as you share our vision: Each Student, Each Day: Wolverine Way.

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
High School diploma.
Maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license.
Submit fingerprints for a criminal background check.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Assistance with transfers and activities of daily living.
Positively impact student achievement, using appropriate instructional strategies and strong. knowledge of the appropriate curriculum and content area.
Effectively manage the learning environment.
Understand, appreciate and make accommodations for student diversity.
Participate in professional development for continuous learning.
Work with families in a partnership role.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and community.
Follow State legal requirements and District and building policies and procedures.
Completed and submitted BSD on-line application.
Inspire and work collaboratively with staff members and the community.
Commit to the district vision of Each Student, Each Day: Wolverine Way.
In the instance the one on one student is not in attendance at school, assist in other area of the district as needed.
Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

DUCATION AND TRAINING

Medical background with LPN certification.
Experience: Nursing 1 year on Pediatrics

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
Licensed Practical Nurse

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EQUIPMENT

Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., PowerSchool, Word, Excel, Google).
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; willingness to communicate frequently with families regarding school curriculum and student progress.
Knowledge of and deep belief in inclusion in the general education classroom for all students, including those on an IEP and/or learning English.
Dedication to high standards of excellence and the success of all students; ability to personalize instruction for students so that all are challenged to learn.
Data-driven evidence of closing the achievement gap and deep knowledge of instructional practices that will do so.
Technologically literate and motivated to use technology to enhance learning.
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

SALARY
Per the Bayfield School District Health Assistant & Licensed Nurse Salary Schedule based on education and years of experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and frequently required to walk and must be able to stand up frequently. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to hear the difference between bells, buzzers, beeps, horns, etc. The employee frequently communicates through speech.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be comfortable functioning in both indoor and outdoor work environments; the employee must be able to drive a vehicle and district equipment.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The job description and statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.

The Board is committed to providing a safe learning and work environment where all members of the school community are treated with dignity and respect. The schools in the district are subject to all federal and state laws and constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry or need for special education services. Accordingly, no otherwise qualified student, employee, applicant for employment or member of the public may be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination under any district program or activity on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.

Revised: April 2024

Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)