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Immediate opening for full time, School Nurse at Therapy and Learning Center, Inc. Park Slope, Brooklyn - Perform duties of School Nurse in Special Education preschool for 3-5 year olds. Work with staff, parents, students, doctors, and outside school services as needed. The services provided by the School Nurse focus on the prevention of illness, injury, and the early detection of health problems. - Comply with all NYC Department of Health, NYS Education Department, and NYC Department of Education regulations as pertains to the students in our preschool. - Must possess excellent organization and assessment skills - Serve as a Health Coordinator for the school community - Must have New York State License as a Registered Nurse - Must have 2-5 years of pediatric experience, preschool experience is a plus - Must have current CPR certificate Appropriate recording of incidents, injuries, infections and all other correspondents of risk management Monitor/Assess children with health issues, i.e., respiratory, seizures Maintain daily log on the administration of medication to children Maintain log on each incident, illness that occurs during the school day. Facilitate New York State mandates immunization and communicable disease requirements Maintain each child's parental/guardian, physician contact information Notify parents of medical/incidents occurring during school hours Contact parents when a child arrives at school with an injury Maintain and update medical records for all children for timely adherence to the DOH regulations in regard to, but not limited to annual medical examinations, physical and occupational therapy prescriptions, blood workups, immunizations, etc Inventory control of medical supplies, order and rotate supplies as needed Ensure first aid kits are complete, kept in proper areas and taken of field trips Post allergy and medical alerts that may apply in classrooms Liaison to the DOH with respect to current/new regulations, medical suspensions and infectious disease control, Permit filing/renewal Liaison to outside medical staff regarding children's health status, medical referrals and monitor follow up visits as needed Facilitate and or participate in child health case conferences as needed Collaborate with Education Director on child medical/physical developemnt Comply with OSHA regulations/guidelines; provide leadership to educate staff members to see that all classrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, common work areas meet OSHA standards (cleanliness/safety), etc.) Conduct yearly OSHA & PID training, and train new staff upon hire Follow procedures as mandated reporter for suspected cases of child abuse and neglect Participate as a member of the schools' multi-disciplinary team Identify and report school safety or environmental issues which impact student or staff health to the building administrator Maintain current pertinent health data for each student periodic review and documentation on the individual student electronic and paper health records Provide medical related duties as needed Maintain child, staff, and family confidentiality Maintain updated material safety data sheet Document health services provided in accordance with the NYS Nurse Practice Act, and abide by RN Code of Ethics and TLC's policies and procedures Perform other essential and satisfactory related duties as communicated by the Supervisor to meet ongoing or future needs of TLC 12 Months School Calendar - Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. School is easily accessible by public transportation Job Type: Full-time Pay: $68,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Job Summary: The Special Education Teacher is a qualified professional who directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides instruction to students as approved by New York State Regulations. Qualifications: · New York State Teaching Certificate- ECE and SWD Birth-2 · Master’s Degree Job Responsibilities: · Evaluate student’s strengths and weaknesses to inform instruction · Schedule, provide and plan classroom special education services for children with special needs through administration of a variety of educational techniques and materials · Record and report on the student’s progress, and update goals quarterly · Collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members in the case of students regarding strategies to improve, correct and facilitate special education goals as mandated by the IEP · Communicate and explain educational lesson plans to teacher assistants and team members so that all members of the educational team are aware of the special education goals being addressed at any time · Supervise Teaching Assistants · Have copies of weekly lesson plans available for Curriculum Coordinator and Principal · Provide resources and strategies to parents · Attend teacher meetings, team meetings and staff developments as scheduled · Be aware of current behavior management techniques as mandated by a behavior intervention plan on the child’s IEP or team recommendations · Fulfill Professional Development Requirements · Maintain accurate attendance records · Participate in school wide projects/committees · Keep inventory of classroom supplies and materials · Request new materials as appropriate · Be aware of school wide Health and Safety Policies and implement as necessary · Prepare progress reports and IEP’s in a timely fashion · Maintain on going communication with parents · Maintain ongoing updated documentation of Medicals, and Mandated Reporter certificates · Participate in CPSE/Turning 5 meetings · Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines · Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by their supervisor and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation · Serve as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attitude and grooming and effective worth ethic · Notify school of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods or professional meetings that will affect agreed upon services in the school · Treat all children and staff with dignity and respect · Attend 3-5 orientation/conference events with parents · Must be able to lift 40 pounds · Will ensure that every therapist will sanitize materials/equipment/toys in his/her office periodically and between students · Will ensure that they will follow all the policies and procedures of Positive Beginnings, including the current Reopening Plan as well as the Federal, NYSED, NYC DOHMH guidelines/rules and regulations.