Openings as of 3/20/2026Substitute
JOB DESCRIPTION
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Baccalaureate Degree preferred, minimum Associate Degree preparation. 2. Current Registered Nurse Licensure in State of Illinois. 3. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Program completion. 4. Experience in nursing and completion of a School Nurse Emergency Care course. 5. Illinois Certified Vision and Hearing technician preferred. 6. Exemplary organizational, interpersonal, communication and technology skills. 7. Ability to work harmoniously with children. 8. Must be able to work under close supervision and follow orders. 9. Should have a caring and sympathetic nature. 10. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all staff and the public. 11. Communicates effectively. 12. Demonstrates proficient use of English language in written and oral forms. 13. Uses/operates computer equipment related to the position.
REPORTS TO: Nursing Coordinator POSITION SUMMARY:
The registered nurse provides direct nursing services to students and staff members to maximize health and wellness in the school community. All duties are performed in accordance with district/state board of education policies and procedures and state law regarding nurse practice.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
A. Nursing Care
1. Promotes and protects the optimal health status of children. 2. Provides direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness and emergency care to students and staff in response to the nursing assessment and in accordance with professional standards, school policy and procedures, and state and local mandates. 3. Assists Certified School Nurse in obtaining a health and developmental history. 4. Performs mandated screening procedures for vision and hearing (requires state credentials as a screener) and evaluates findings and refers deficits in vision, hearing, and growth, etc. 5. Administers medication with appropriate guidelines and documentation; knows purpose and side effects. 6. Participates in maintaining accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates, including immunization, physical examinations, and medical conditions, and related archival responsibilities. 7. Makes appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter. 8. Identifies deviant health findings. 9. Under guidance of Certified School Nurse, participates in special service meetings and completes health care plans.
B. Communication
1. Maintains communication with the certified school nurse, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action, which will meet the health and safety needs of students. 2. Initiates referrals to parents, school personnel and community health resources for intervention, remediation and follow-through.
3. Completes accident/incident reports for students/staff including workman’s compensation claims and initializes exposure incident checklist. 4. Provides health services and counseling in an effective and positive manner to enhance. 5. Compiles data for statistical purposes. 6. Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health related issues. C. Organization 1. Maintains a daily log of student/staff visits and documentation on individual health record. 2. Maintains the daily environment of health office facility and supplies. 3. Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties. 4. Provides leadership and/or support for staff wellness programs. 5. Assists in the formation of health policies, goals and objectives for the school district. 6. Performs other health or school-related work as required.
D. Professional Development
1. Participates as a member of their professional school nursing organization (IASN, NASN) and utilizes continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge in both nursing and education fields. 2. Participates as an active member of the school community, representing health/wellness.
E. Other
1. Performs other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the immediate supervisor.
PHYSICAL CONTEXT OF THE JOB:
The Registered Nurse will be responsible for delivering an individualized health
care plan and assisting with the delivery of an individualized educational plan if applicable. The use of adaptive equipment may be necessary such as wheelchairs (manual, electric), Hoyer lift, specialized walkers or chairs, respiratory devices, communication devices, feeding devices, and others depending on student needs. The job may require lifting for therapies and toileting. Exposure to blood and body fluids is possible. The individual must be able to learn the necessary adaptive equipment and institute use of said equipment; learn any therapies as designed by the special education team and implement appropriately; and meet the physical care taking responsibilities in the health plan.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Days: As Needed Hours per day: As Needed, but no to exceed 8 hours Pay: $42.00 per hour Benifits: Not Eligible
BARRINGTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 220
BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS 60010
STUDENT SERVICES ASSISTANT (SSA)
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
REPORTS TO: Principal, TOSA and/or designeePOSITION OVERVIEW:The Student Services Assistant (SSA) plays a critical role in supporting students with diverse learning needs in both general education and special education settings under the direction of certified staff. SSAs assist students in achieving academic, functional, and behavioral success through reinforcement of instructional strategies, classroom support, and general supervision.
While physical management is not a required responsibility of this role, SSAs must be comfortable working with students who may have emotional and behavioral challenges and must be able to implement de-escalation strategies as part of a team approach. Additionally, being an SSA does not preclude an individual from being part of the school's crisis response team; those who choose to join the crisis team may utilize CPI strategies and physical management techniques as needed, though this is not required or compensated separately.
SSAs may assist with adaptive skills (such as mobility support, toileting, feeding, and medical needs) for students who are not in the BEST or STRIVE programs. Additionally, SSAs, particularly in the early childhood (ELC) and early elementary settings, may often be required and expected to assist with bathrooming and personal hygiene skills as part of students' developmental learning and self-care routines.
SSAs placed at the high school level and Barrington Transition Program (BTP) can also serve as job coaches, supporting students in learning, developing, and maintaining job-related skills for workplace readiness and transition activities. These SSAs will help students:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instructional & Academic Support
Behavioral & Social-Emotional Support
Adaptive & Daily Living Support
Workplace Readiness & Job Coaching (High School & Transition Program)
General Supervision & Student Safety
Collaboration & Communication
Confidentiality & Professional Responsibilities
PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: (Completed by the Office of Human Resources)
Approx Dates of leave: 03/09/2026-05/29/2026Rate of Pay: $150 per dayBenefits: Not eligible for
DEVELOPED 03/2025
