MANAGER, STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

SSD2026/AC/224819

Department

SSC Special School District

Opening Date

08/13/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

About this Job

The LA Special School District is accepting applications for

MANAGER OF STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
at the LA SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF & VISUALLY IMPAIRED

This is a 12 month position. Must be willing to work flexible shifts/days. Travel, after school, night and weekend work may be required.

The Louisiana Special Schools do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in our programs and activities. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination may be referred to Santa Patterson, Human Resources Manager at (225) 757-3208 or [email protected].

RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION INFORMATION: La. R.S. 17:3884(D) requires that any school board wishing to hire a person who has been assessed or evaluated pursuant to the Children First Act, La. R.S. 17:3871, et seq., whether that person is already employed by that school system or not, shall request such person's assessment and evaluation results as part of the application process. Please be advised that, as part of the mandated process, your previous assessment and evaluation results will be requested. You have the opportunity to apply, review the information received, and provide any response or information you deem appropriate.

Physical Activity Level:
The employee must be able to perform assigned duties without significant risk of substantial harm to his/her own safety/security and the safety/security of others. Some work is performed in physically comfortable positions with little or light physical effort, and some work requires moderate effort. Lifting thirty to forty pounds may be required and brief periods of heavy muscular exertion may be required. Interpreting/and transliterating, and teaching visually impaired students, require extended use of the upper body muscles and fine motor movements of the hands. Physical requirements are subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA standards.

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official State application.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225) 763-5523. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree
• A valid Louisiana Nursing License. Must obtain an ancillary certificate issued by the LA Department of Education in School Nursing within 2 months of hire date.
• Prefer a minimum of three (3) years of experience in an educational setting. Previous nursing supervision experience desired.
• A Master's Degree will suffice for one year of the required experience.

Job Specification

Job Specification :

Managerial Responsibilities

• Manage LSDVI nursing services including overall supervision of any medical needs of the students as well as all coordination of services prescribed by contract professionals.
• Initiate policy and procedures relevant to all aspects of nursing for approval by the Non-Academic Services Director and the SSD Superintendent and exercise responsibility for implementation of approved policy and procedures; develop and establish long range strategic plans.
• Exhibit understanding of children with disabilities and their needs. Demonstrate awareness of specialists, agencies, and organizations that serve children with disabilities and their families, especially children who are deaf or visually impaired.
• Demonstrate appropriate and effective office management skills such as planning, organizing, implementing and monitoring of Student health plans and directing health care services to students.
• Plan, direct and implement professional standards of care which includes twenty-four hour student care management for the instructional and residential programs for LSD and LSVI.
• Serve as the resource on all Nursing Policy and Procedure development and assist the Non-Academic Services Director in annual reviews and revisions of same.
• Prepare and submit projected budgetary needs annually and approve weekly supply requisitions and requests.
• Maintain complete and accurate records and exercise confidentiality of information in accordance with requirements of the law.
• Complete reports as requested by the Non-Academic Services Director, SSD Superintendent and/or school's physicians.
• Maintain a positive relationship with professional associates, state and local agencies, the community and the parents of the students and maintain a communication network with other departments and outside agencies for use as a resource for student medical needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise and manages nursing services staff providing leadership and coordination for a team approach.
• Demonstrate appropriate and effective interpersonal skills in providing administrative and technical support to nursing personnel and in resolving students' and physicians' complaints.
• Plan and direct 24 hour licensed nursing services for LSDVI students and schedule assignments of professional staff according to student care needs ensuring that proper procedure is followed.
• Provide leadership with student case management and team problem solving.
• Ensure licenses of staff are current and in compliance.
• Exercise good judgment in making decisions.
• Counsel with staff and give input to upper management concerning promotion or dismissal of employees.
• Interview applicants and makes recommendations concerning hiring.
• Conduct supervisor orientation for new personnel.
• Delegate responsibilities as appropriate.
• Conduct performance evaluations with staff according to required timelines and maintain evaluation records and reports as mandated by law.
• Provide for staff development; educate staff on appropriate policies and procedures related to student care, individual health plans, medical conditions, etc.; provide in-service activities regarding medical issues.

Programmatic Responsibilities

• Evaluate student health care practices according to established standards and implement quality assurance methods to insure that standards are met.
• Conduct or assist other health care professionals with examination of students, complete necessary documents and work cooperatively with school officials and outside investigation authorities.
• Initiate or respond to various medical needs/issues; direct the administration of medication as prescribed by health care professionals.
• Direct the reviewing, analyzing, and documenting of relevant information regarding student health services and provide information as appropriate on student needs and progress to students, staff, teachers, and parents.
• Develop and interpret policies, procedures and standards of care in accordance with overall policies implemented by both LSD and LSVI schools.
• Act as liaison with families, other facilities and law enforcement agencies concerning students' medical care, medical demands, or incidents, etc.
• Exhibit responsibility for infection control.
• Perform all nursing duties required of lower level professional nurses and paraprofessionals when needed.
• Ensure that all state mandated screenings are performed.
• Provide mandatory trainings for school personnel.

Professional Conduct

• Demonstrate reliability and punctuality in attendance and in meeting obligations.
• Exhibit professional ethics.
• Exhibit initiative and recognize and follow established communication channels.
• Exhibit a willingness to accept and use suggestions for improvement.
• Use time effectively.
• May be required to develop and implement a Professional Growth Plan in consultation with the designated supervisor.
• May be required to complete a self-evaluation.
• Maintain an appropriate student-adult relationship and respect the individual worth and dignity of each student.
• Demonstrate effective expressive and receptive sign language skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duties and Other Information

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Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement– State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others