Fountain Valley School, a selective and diverse boarding school, educates 225 students in grades 9–12 on a beautiful 1,100-acre campus in Colorado Springs, CO. Founded in 1930, the School provides a rigorous, global curriculum in academics, arts, athletics, and the outdoors. 

The Opportunity: 

Fountain Valley School (FVS) seeks an experienced and dynamic Director of Health Services. The Director of Health Services reports to the Dean of Community Life and will be responsible for student focused health services and will oversee the operation of the FVS Wellness Center.  The candidate for this position must be a registered nurse or nurse practitioner and licensed to practice in the State of Colorado. This person will need to have direct experience with adolescent health; while also understanding the particular needs of students living in a boarding school environment. This is a 12-month, full-time position. 

Primary Duties:

• Hire, train, staff, schedule and supervise Wellness Center staff to include registered nurses and CNAs.
• Supervise and/or administer primary care; provide assessments, examinations and referrals according to the medial directives
• Collaborate with the school physician, athletic trainers, etc., in establishing diagnosis, plan of care and evaluation.
• Collaborate with the Director of Counseling to assess counseling needs of students and to make appropriate referrals
• Provide appropriate recommendations to the Dean of Community Life regarding student assessments, counseling, follow-up care and medical leaves.
• Collect and assess data to make primary decisions on the health management of individual students, including reporting student attendance to the Dean of Community Life. 
• Provide health education to students to assist them in coping with presenting issues
• Responsible for follow-up services, such as laboratory work, tests and referrals to specialists and therapists.
• Routinely act as a second-opinion consultant for nursing staff.
• Maintain state and school required medical records
• Patient and employee education, including CPR
• Provide on-call nursing support on a predetermined schedule that is also coordinated with Wellness Center staffing levels.
• Oversee the maintenance and necessary inventory to support the Wellness Center
• Maintain daily surveillance of emergency medical equipment and controlled substances
• Maintain proper state and federal licensing for dispensary and medical waste transportation, ensuring compliance with the DEA and other agencies
• Order and Maintain inventory of all medications, medical supplies and equipment, as needed, within budgetary parameters
• Analyze Wellness Center data i.e. # of visits, peak hours, diagnosis type etc., and share with the Administration in order to spot trends, emerging risks, and appropriate resource levels.

Other Duties:

• Attend faculty meetings and counseling group meetings
• Accompany students to medical appointments
• Update and maintain Wellness Center policy and procedural manual
• File annual state immunization survey and report cases of communicable diseases, as required by local, state and federal health departments
• Perform additional duties as directed, including those related to health education and the daily needs of a boarding school
• Initiate and maintain administrative functions of the Wellness Center through the use of information technology and electronic medical records as deemed appropriate by school administrators
• Perform annual evaluations of the nursing and med tech staff
• Contribute to the FVS community, integrating the Wellness Center with all aspects of school life 

Qualifications:

• BSN required
• 10+ years of work experience, school-setting preferred
• RN or Nurse Practitioner licensed in the State of Colorado 
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR and AED certification required
• Ability to become a CPR certified instructor
• Certification with NASN or willing to become certified
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and/or obtain a Colorado license within 30 days of hire.

Working Conditions: 

• Environment: mainly indoors working with high school students
• Physical Demands: able to do a combination of sit, stand and lift up to 40 lbs for at least 8 - 12 hours per day; occasional after hours, weekend and/ or weeknight obligations.
• Working Relationships: students, parents, outside vendors and all other employees.

Salary:  RN-BSN: $75,000-$90,000 or NP-MSN: $105,000-$120,000

Benefits:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement with 8% match, EAP, Gym and pool access.

Application Deadline:  10/25/2024

Fountain Valley School in Colorado Springs, CO, has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for a Director of Health Services to begin in December 2024. Interested candidates should review the opportunity statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Zack Lehman, President at DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at [email protected]. Please refrain from contacting the school directly.                

Fountain Valley School Director of Health Services Opportunity Statement Link: https://bit.ly/3U6ocT5.

Position Overview:  

Graland Country Day School is seeking a Middle School English teacher for students in grade 6. A successful candidate will be an experienced teacher who understands school environments and the unique needs of Middle School students. This candidate thrives when working collaboratively and is skilled at building relationships with students, faculty, and families. Teaching in the Middle School at Graland is a multi-faceted experience. Teachers are responsible for fostering students' love of learning and the development of skills necessary to be successful.

Middle School math, English, science and history teachers teach one grade level and form that grade’s MESH team, whose role, as a group, is to engage students in their discipline while also fostering an inclusive learning experience that is meaningful and takes students beyond the four walls of the classroom. The development of central themes, interdisciplinary units, and common expectations for student work and behavior is a collaboration among the team. Students are placed at the center of learning and the MESH team also serve as grade level advisors who understand that students’ academic needs and social-emotional well being are paramount. Graland Middle School teachers fulfill a variety of roles that may include coaching sports, chaperoning overnight trips, sponsoring clubs, and working with the Gates Innovation Lab. 

The Middle School English curriculum at Graland supports students in their development of the life-long critical thinking and communications skills necessary for students to navigate the discourse of any discipline they may pursue. With a focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary and writing, Middle School students are introduced to a variety of genres that expand their literary scholarship by making important text-to-self, text-to-community, text-to-world and text-to-text connections. These connections are demonstrated through a range of assessments that include but are not limited to written essays, oral presentations and group projects.

Reports to: Head of Middle School

Terms: Long-term substitute from April 3 - June 14, 2023

Professional and Personal Qualities

?      A collaborative and supportive member of the Graland community who…

?      Models caring, respect, patience, and appreciation of differences.

?      Provides a safe environment for students.

?      Recognizes the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity (DEI) work and continues growth as a culturally responsive educator.

?      Represents school in position and in community.

?      Participates in effective communication that is responsible, descriptive, and nonjudgmental.

?      Demonstrates a growth mindset, open to feedback, and new learning.

?      Supports collective efforts of the school on instructional and non-instructional sides, in addition to team responsibilities.

?      Upholds school, employee and family confidentiality.

?      Believes in an educational approach that is aligned with the Graland mission and philosophy.

?      Encompasses interpersonal skills and collaboration with colleagues. Has the ability to motivate, support, and lead others.

?      Builds positive relationships with students by demonstrating respect and care, while creating a safe environment that promotes intellectual risk-taking.

?      Fosters a learning environment that inspires active student participation, curiosity, and initiative.

?      Utilizes a variety of instructional approaches to engage students.

?      Approaches situations with flexibility and creative thinking to identify solutions.

Qualifications                     

?      An experienced educator, background with Middle School students preferred.

?      Have a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree preferred.

?      Possesses strong organization and communication skills.

?      Maintains effective relationships with students, faculty, administration, and parents/guardians.

?      Willingness to pursue ongoing professional development opportunities.

?      Demonstrates ease with technology, adoption of the LMS, as well as other technology programs and tools to engage learners.

?      Ability to chaperone students on day excursions, as well as overnight trips.

?      Desire to coach student athletics, a plus.

About Graland

A great school never sits still. It keeps going, growing and evolving. Graland Country Day School is an independent school in Denver that serves students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. Since the school’s founding in 1924, Graland has delivered an intellectually robust, character-based educational experience derived from current research about how children learn.

While so much in the world is changing, the school’s focus remains the same: Graland is faithful to the enduring aspects of its mission while seeking new ways to promote character and intellectual excellence. We inspire students to pursue excellence with passion and intent - academically, creatively and in their personal growth as engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders so that they learn to value individual differences and divergent thinking. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our program and keep it relevant for the next generation of students. Guided by our mission, values, Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Philosophy Statement and strategic plan, we go to extraordinary lengths to give children the best education possible.

Our current enrollment totals 700, and we have just over 100 faculty members, 70 percent of whom have advanced degrees. Graland’s faculty and staff enjoy a collaborative, supportive environment where each member is encouraged to be a lifelong learner. Professional development, onsite childcare, a desirable location in the heart of Denver and other benefits make Graland a dynamic, inclusive and innovative workplace.

Our Mission

Achieve intellectual excellence,

build strong character,

enrich learning through the arts and athletics,

and prepare our students to be

engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders.

Our Motto: Ascende Omnem Montem - Climb Every Mountain

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is based on a daily rate of $250 per day. Benefits may include professional development, employer-paid health, vision, dental and life insurance, as well as participation in a retirement plan. Daily free lunch and access to an on-campus workout facility.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to [email protected].

All applications are to be submitted electronically.

Graland Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Graland Country Day School to comply fully with all laws barring discrimination against employees, or applicants, for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, military discharge status or physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, discipline, demotion, rates of pay or other compensation, employee benefits, tuition assistance programs and termination of employment.