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Description
Why Join St. Theresa Catholic School?
St. Theresa Catholic School offers a vibrant, faith-filled community on a beautiful 22-acre campus in the heart of Austin, Texas. Our dedicated team of educators, supported by an incredibly generous parent community, is committed to academic excellence and spiritual growth. We nurture students to develop a strong foundation in faith while fostering a love for learning.
If you're passionate about teaching in a Christ-centered, child-focused environment, we invite you to join our mission. Nestled in the rolling hills of Northwest Austin, St. Theresa Catholic School is more than just a workplace—it's a family.
We also value and support our employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and more. Come inspire and be inspired through spiritual and educational excellence!
Job Summary
The School Nurse fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by providing general organizational support within the framework of the school’s philosophy, organization, and policies. The School Nurse is responsible for implementing the assigned school health program in a way that is best suited to the school. The School Nurse has decision making responsibilities within essential job functions, in keeping with school policies. The position is hired and evaluated by the principal.
Ministerial Character
Catholic schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling his ministry and canonical obligations. Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christ's mission present and enduring in the schools. In order to fulfill Christ's mission, the school leaders employ suitable, chosen collaborators, sharing with them Christ's mission and entrusting to them various responsibilities.
Positions employed in this School help extend the ministry of the School leaders in particular ways as outlined in the job description. The employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the School leaders in the performance of their ministry and, therefore, engages in ministry for the Church.
Essential Duties
Minimum Qualifications
All employees must adhere to the Catholic Schools Standards of Conduct, the Diocese of Austin EIM policies, and the social, ethical, and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church as interpreted by the Bishop of Austin.
Texas is an “at-will” employment state. Letters of employment are not contracts, nor do they bind the employer or the employee to a predetermined time or guarantee of employment.
Salary Description
$53K-$68K
Description
Why Join St. Theresa Catholic School?
St. Theresa Catholic School offers a vibrant, faith-filled community on a beautiful 22-acre campus in the heart of Austin, Texas. Our dedicated team of educators, supported by an incredibly generous parent community, is committed to academic excellence and spiritual growth. We nurture students to develop a strong foundation in faith while fostering a love for learning.
If you're passionate about teaching in a Christ-centered, child-focused environment, we invite you to join our mission. Nestled in the rolling hills of Northwest Austin, St. Theresa Catholic School is more than just a workplace—it's a family.
We also value and support our employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and more. Come inspire and be inspired through spiritual and educational excellence!
Job Summary
The School Nurse fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by providing general organizational support within the framework of the school’s philosophy, organization, and policies. The School Nurse is responsible for implementing the assigned school health program in a way that is best suited to the school. The School Nurse has decision making responsibilities within essential job functions, in keeping with school policies. The position is hired and evaluated by the principal.
Ministerial Character
Catholic schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling his ministry and canonical obligations. Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christ's mission present and enduring in the schools. In order to fulfill Christ's mission, the school leaders employ suitable, chosen collaborators, sharing with them Christ's mission and entrusting to them various responsibilities.
Positions employed in this School help extend the ministry of the School leaders in particular ways as outlined in the job description. The employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the School leaders in the performance of their ministry and, therefore, engages in ministry for the Church.
Essential Duties
- Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
- Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
- Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
- Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
- Supports the principal in the preparation of documents, reports, and correspondence
- Maintains current and accurate records according to school policy
- Serves as a health advocate for the child and assesses student health needs
- Assumes responsibility for management and planning for acute, chronic, and emergency health problems, including appropriate referral and follow-through
- Provides relevant counseling and guidance to assist children and parents in assuming responsibility for health maintenance of the student in keeping with the teachings of the Catholic church
- Assists in communicable disease control through implementation of programs for student immunizations, management of suspected and diagnosed infectious disease
- Initiates referral and follow-up on relevant health needs of the students, and make appropriate interpretation and distribution of health information
- Coordinates health screenings as required by Texas State Law and see that follow-up care for the students is provided by their parents
- Anticipates supply and equipment needs appropriate to maintaining a continuous functional health program
- Allocates appropriate job functions and assume responsibility for supervision of nurse-extenders
- Meets staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese/local administration
- Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
- Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students, and staff
- Serves as a professional representative of the principal and school
- Communicates effectively with those in the school community
- Collaborates with peers to enhance the work environment and support the school
- Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
- Knowledge and skills necessary in health appraisals for identifying student health problems
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of use of office equipment
- Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
- Able to work well with others in the school community
- Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
- Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format
- Skill in job appropriate technology
- Skill in critical thinking and planning
Minimum Qualifications
- Registered Nurse, RN, licensed to practice in the state of Texas
- Licensed Vocational Nurse, LVN, in the state of Texas is under the clinical supervision of a School Nurse Consultant
- 3 years or more, preferred. School experience is highly desiarable.
- Obtain Certification for CPR/AED, a state vision, hearing, spinal, and acanthosis nigricans screener
- Must submit an Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) Application for Ministry within the first week of employment, participate in an EIM Basic abuse prevention training workshop within 30 days of submitting a complete Application for Ministry, and maintain EIM compliance during the entire term of employment.
- Required to work some nights and weekends
- Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
- Required to work a minimum of a full school day
- Required to work in standard office and school conditions
All employees must adhere to the Catholic Schools Standards of Conduct, the Diocese of Austin EIM policies, and the social, ethical, and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church as interpreted by the Bishop of Austin.
Texas is an “at-will” employment state. Letters of employment are not contracts, nor do they bind the employer or the employee to a predetermined time or guarantee of employment.
Salary Description
$53K-$68K
Salary : $53,000 - $68,000
