About the position: 

Shady Hill is seeking an experienced Director of Student Health and Wellness to join our team. The Director of Student Health and Wellness will be the senior administrator responsible for student health and wellness. The Director will oversee the Health Office, support SHS counseling services, and manage all SHS health policies, procedures, and employee health-related training. This is a full-time, exempt (salaried), in-person, 12-month (year-round) position reporting to the CFOO. 

Primary Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership for student health, well-being, accessibility, and learning support services across the institution
• Provide leadership and coordination for Health Office and collaborate with Division Heads regarding counseling services, student well-being, and coordinated care
• Lead the integration of health, counseling, and student support services to promote student well-being, accessibility, and academic success
• Build trusting, collaborative relationships with all stakeholders that demonstrates interprofessional partnerships across the continuum of care, practice setting and community
• Work with counseling team to maintain and enhance SEL and wellness curricula
• Attend weekly Academic Leadership Committee (ALT) meetings

Student Care and Support

• Provide direct health and wellness support to students, including assessment of student health concerns, coordination of care, administration or oversight of routine medical services as appropriate, and collaboration with families and outside medical and mental health providers regarding student care and support needs
• Serve as primary point of contact for medical emergencies, complex clinical issues, and elevated parent/caregiver health concerns 
• Work closely with student support teams on individual student needs, including consultation regarding student learning plans and accommodations as needed
• Lead monthly clinical health team meetings with Lower School Psychologist, Middle School Counselor, and Head Nurse to coordinate support plans for high risk students; oversee student medical leaves and return to school plans
• Support and consult with the Director of Athletics and athletic trainer regarding the care, recovery, and return-to-activity plans of injured student-athletes 

Operational Oversight

• Oversee the school’s nursing and student health services program, including supervision of nursing staff, coordination of student medical care and health-related support services, and collaboration with families and outside providers regarding student health and wellness needs
• Oversee Health Office scheduling to ensure appropriate coverage and operational effectiveness; provide direct patient care as needed
• Update and maintain a Health Office Manual and related operational documentation

Compliance and Emergency Management

• Develop, review, and maintain school-wide clinical health policies, standing orders, emergency procedures, and protocols in consultation with the school’s consulting physician and in compliance with state regulations and best practices  
• Maintain Health Office compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including Massachusetts Department of Public Health reporting requirements for immunizations, asthma, and other mandated health reporting 
• Ensure Health Office maintains accurate, up-to-date, and secure electronic medical records and that staff adhere to documentation standards and confidentiality requirements
• Communicate proactively with leadership team, families, and employees about infectious disease prevention, public health concerns, and health-related protocols

Education, Training, and Professional Responsibilities

• Conduct health-related training for of employees as necessary 
• Maintain professional competencies through continuing medical education, ongoing licensure requirements, and engagement with staying current trends and best practices in with school health and student well-being trends and license obligations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing with MSN preferred 
• Advanced Practice Nurse (APNP/NP) currently licensed in Massachusetts
• 7-10 years in family practice care; pediatric and adolescent care preferred
• Previous experience in a school setting required
• Prior leadership experience, managing health services staff budgets and operations preferred
• Familiarity with school health laws/regulations
• Collaborative leadership style 
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with a diversity of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, staff and administrators
• Awareness, appreciation and comfort caring for the emotional and physical health and well-being of a diverse student body including racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, language and gender identity diversity, including knowledge of best-practices for inclusive care
• Prior experience with SNAP and Magnus Health Portal preferred 

The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000 annually. 

To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Zack Lehman, President at DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at zack@dovetailedsourcing.com. Please be sure to include “Director of Student Health and Wellness” in the subject line of the email. 

Shady Hill offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance plans and paid time off. Employees must be authorized to work in the United States. Shady Hill is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For more information on Shady Hill please visit us at www.shs.org.

About Shady Hill School

For over 100 years, Shady Hill has been a leader in progressive elementary and middle school education and teacher training. The year-long central subject study, which emphasizes strong content, the use of primary sources, acquisition of essential skills, and self-discovery, forms the core of our curriculum. As a diverse school, we believe that a varied and inclusive community is an educational and moral imperative that empowers us all. Therefore, we seek to hire faculty and staff who share our vision. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salaries and a generous benefits package. Shady Hill is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For more information on Shady Hill please visit us at www.shs.org. Shady Hill offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance plans, a school-matched retirement plan and paid time off.

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