Idaho School Nurse Liaison

Description

CONTRACT ANNOUNCEMENT Contract ID # 27-7402 Position: Idaho School Nurse Liaison (“ISNL”) Term: Fall 2026 through June 30, 2027 Organization: Idaho State Department of Education Chief Implementation Officer: Michelle Clement Taylor Telephone: 208-332-6953 Email: mtaylor@sde.idaho.gov Program Coordinator: Katie Watkins Telephone: 208-332-6959 Email: kwatkins@sde.idaho.gov Classification: Part-Time Independent Contractor Services Position Description: Under the guidance of the Superintendent, the Chief Implementation Officer, and the program Coordinator, the Idaho School Nurse Liaison (“ISNL”) shall provide professional support and resources to K-12 public school nurses in Idaho. In coordination with the IDE, a Idaho School Nurse Liaison shall guidance, review, and support as requested by individual districts and provide resources related to school health safety trainings and education. The Idaho School Nurse Liaison shall support consistent school health and safety practices through the services described in the Scope of Work. Scope of Work: The IDE desires that the Idaho School Nurse Liaison perform, and the Idaho School Nurse Liaison agrees to perform, in addition to any other work as may be directed by the IDE or the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the following: I. Administrative Support a. Manage a School Nurse List Serve in coordination with the IDE. b. Develop and provide to the IDE a yearly School Nurse Needs Assessment. c. Provide monthly online presentations to educate the K-12 community on the day-to-day duties and responsibilities of a school nurse. d. Train and support school nurses on common data collection methods as defined by the Idaho Board of Nursing. e. Create monthly newsletters for Idaho school nurses. Debbie Critchfield, Superintendent of Public Instruction (208) 332-6800 | 650 W. State St., Boise, ID 83702 | sde.idaho.gov f. Respond to Idaho school nurses via email or phone as needed. II. Deliver Professional Development a. Prepare for a Summer 2027 nurse bootcamp during the Contract term. b. Provide monthly online presentations to educate the K-12 community on the day-to-day duties and responsibilities of a school nurse. c. Attend monthly virtual meetings with the IDE program coordinator. d. Travel when necessary for meetings, trainings, or professional development in coordination with the IDE program coordinator. Minimum Qualifications a. K-12 school nurse experience b.