Openings as of 4/26/2025

School Nurse (Substitute)

JobID: 873

Position Type:
  Student Support Services/School Nurse


Date Posted:
  12/3/2024


Location:
  No Building Specified


Closing Date:
  Open until filled


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Purpose:  To provide the fullest possible educational opportunity for each district student by minimizing absence due to illness and creating a climate of health and well-being in district schools.

Qualifications:
1. Current RN license.
2. CPR certified with AED qualifications.
3. Recommended Kan Be Healthy Certification or School Nurse Certification.
4. Advise background in community health, pediatrics, and/or emergency care.
5. Strongly encourage an education background which includes a BSN.
6. Demonstrated communication skills.
7. Must possess the physical strength to occasionally assist in lifting the students, bending and performing CPR.
8. Must have patience and ability to work with students and other staff.
9. Possess basic computer skills and ability to use office machines as required.
10. Desire to continue career improvement.
Supervisor:  Lead Nurse/Building Principal

Performance Responsibilities:
1. Maintain confidentiality for all personnel.
2. Delivers nursing care in accordance with standards of care defined by Kansas Nurse Practice Act.
3. Evaluates, assess, and cares for injuries, illnesses, and emergencies.  Responds to emergency calls anywhere in the district, as needed.
4. Procures doctor’s orders and communicates with doctor’s offices when necessary.
5. Dispenses prescriptions to students in need of medication or treatment and delegates nursing tasks when appropriate.
6. Audits immunization records of all students and prepares state report.  Notifies parents of need to update immunization and keeps those records.
7. Maintains current health records of all students including appropriate documentation for all staff, parent, and student contacts.
8. Organize and conduct screening programs and rechecks when indicated, for detection and referral of student health problems. Notify parents of screening results.
9. Assist in the development and implementation of approved health programs for maintaining the best possible health and wellness of students and staff.
10. Initiate Care Plan for students with special health needs, incorporating parents and teachers into the plan.
 
 





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Openings as of 4/26/2025

School Nurse (2025-26)

JobID: 1575

Position Type:
  Student Support Services/School Nurse


Date Posted:
  4/15/2025


Location:
  No Building Specified


Date Available:
  08/01/2025


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Purpose:  To provide the fullest possible educational opportunity for each district student by minimizing absence due to illness and creating a climate of health and well-being in district schools.
Qualifications:
1. Current Kansas Registered Nurse license (Bachelor’s Degree)
2. CPR certified with AED qualifications.
3. Recommended Kan Be Healthy Certification or School Nurse Certification.
4. Background in community health, pediatrics, and/or emergency care preferred.
5. Strongly encourage an education background which includes a BSN.
6. Demonstrated communication skills.
7. Must have patience and ability to work with students and other staff.
8. Possess basic computer skills and ability to use office machines as required.
9. Desire to continue career improvement.
Supervisor:  Lead Nurse/Building Principal


Performance Responsibilities:
1. Maintain confidentiality for all personnel.
2. Delivers nursing care in accordance with standards of care defined by Kansas Nurse Practice Act.
3. Evaluates, assess, and cares for injuries, illnesses, and emergencies.  Responds to emergency calls anywhere in the district, as needed.
4. Procures doctor’s orders and communicates with doctor’s offices when necessary.
5. Dispenses prescriptions to students in need of medication or treatment and delegates nursing tasks when appropriate.
6. Audits immunization records of all students and prepares state report.  Notifies parents of need to update immunization and keeps those records.
7. Maintains current health records of all students including appropriate documentation for all staff, parent, and student contacts.
8. Organize and conduct screening programs and rechecks when indicated, for detection and referral of student health problems. Notify parents of screening results.
9. Assist in the development and implementation of approved health programs for maintaining the best possible health and wellness of students and staff.
10. Initiate Care Plan for students with special health needs, incorporating parents and teachers into the plan. 
11. Assists with pre-assessment, development, and IEP implementation for identified students.  
12. Serves as an active member on various committees (such as SBST, Safety Committee, Health Curriculum and Education committees) as requested by administrators and required by student need. 
13. Assists with hospitalization-school transition, and determination of homebound requirements.
14. Serves as a resource to help teachers understand and present health/medical information, and teaches health class as requested by building principal.
15. Practice universal precautions and adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
16. Assess students for communicable diseases.  Exclude students from school attendance as required by law.  Instruct administrators, teachers, and parents in state recommended procedures for communicable disease cases.
17. Counseling of students on health related issues in coordination with administration and counselor(s).  Instruct teachers of classroom impact while maintaining confidentiality.
18. Refer students with health problems, to appropriate agencies such as physicians and state services.  Notify principal of notes, letters and other communication to parents as needed.
19. Remains current by participating in district in-service programs, school nursing programs, and other appropriate training opportunities.  
20. Make recommendations to administration and the district lead nurse, for amendment and development of district policy to comply with legal requirements.
21. Assist district personnel and families, by acting as a resource person and liaison, in regard to the health needs of students. 
22. Other duties as assigned by the building principal, administration, or lead nurse.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 
1. Considerable knowledge of medical disorders and treatment.
2. Considerable knowledge of child growth and development. 
3. Working knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies. 
4. Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services. 
5. Some knowledge of the school organization and community served. 
6. Ability to identify abnormal growth and development and symptoms of disease. 
7. Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resources. 
8. Ability to develop positive working relationships 
INTERRELATIONS: Heavy contact with staff and students. Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy. Must exhibit a professional manner and maintain a positive attitude with all students and colleagues. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: 
1. Must occasionally work in a noisy and crowded environment with numerous interruptions. 
2. May be required to wear protective garments and/or gloves for exposure control under limited circumstances. 
3. Must possess the physical strength to occasionally assist in lifting the students, bending and performing CPR.
4. Ability to move, lift, pull or push heavy objects. 
FLSA Status: Exempt

PERFORMANCE REVIEW: Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.





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Openings as of 4/26/2025

Substitute Teacher

JobID: 784

Position Type:
  Substitute/Substitute Teacher


Date Posted:
  9/11/2020


Location:
  No Building Specified


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Andover USD 385 is looking for qualified individuals to work as substitute teachers. 

Substitute teachers help create positive learning environments to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. In order to respond to the individual needs and abilities of students, the substitute teacher must work closely with other staff and the administration of Andover USD 385.
 
QUALIFICATIONS: KSDE Emergency or Standard Substitute Certificate or Professional Teaching License
 
PROCESS: This is a two step process:
 
1. Apply online with USD 385 for a substitute teacher position
2. Apply online with KSDE for a substitute teaching license @ ksde.org 
 
INFORMATION: 
 
• You will need fingerprints and transcripts for your KSDE application. 
• We require a  background check for employment with USD 385
• Currently our wage is $125 per day.
 
Should you have any questions, please call Human Resources at 316-218-4661.





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Openings as of 4/26/2025

Health Aide (25-26)

JobID: 1574

Position Type:
  Support Staff/Health Aide (assist RN)


Date Posted:
  4/15/2025


Location:
  No Building Specified


Date Available:
  08/01/25


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Purpose:   The School Health Aide provides support in the care of students and in the maintenance of the efficient operation of the school health office.  To accomplish this, the Health Clerk works closely with the registered nurse, staff, and administration of USD#385, and is responsible to the registered nurse, building principal, district lead nurse, and administration.

Qualifications:
 
1. Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Demonstrated communication skills.
3. First Aid and CPR certification.
4. Must have patience and ability to work with students, parents, and other staff.
5. Possess basic computer skills and ability to use office machines as required.
6. Desire to continue career improvement.
 
Supervisor: District Nurse/Building Administrator

Performance Responsibilities:
 
1. Help maintain the health room under the direction of the school nurse.
2. Maintain confidentiality.
3. Conform to board policy and health department guidelines on exclusions and readmissions.
4. Practice universal precautions and adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
5. Assure and reinforce school, classroom and district safety rules and regulations.
6. Gather data and provide basic first aid to students seeking health care.  Contact parents according to health protocols.
7. Assist with auditing charts for immunizations and assists with state reports; assists Nurse to notify parents of need to update immunizations.
8. Assist Nurse to make inquiry of staff as to need for periodic student assessments and screenings; vision, hearing, etc.
9. Assist with health screening.
10. Record screening results on student health record, record new immunizations, record any pertinent or new information on individual student records.
11. Attend meetings and other district in-service activities, as requested.
12. Assist students with personal hygiene.
13. Send letters, notes or other written communication to parents with Nurse’s knowledge of the communication.
14. Communicate in a timely and efficient manner with the supervising Nurse.
15. Assist with medication administration in compliance with medication delegation policies.  
16. Assist with coordinating schedules for Health education programs and communicate with all pertinent participants.
17. Responds calmly to emergencies and initiates CPR when appropriate. (AED)
18. Document daily contacts in computer.
19. Maintain log for supervision follow-up.
20. Is able to work independently, yet has a clear understanding of delegation and need for RN interventions.
21. Perform other duties as assigned by the school nurse and/or principal which are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications of the position.
22. Assists with health record maintenance.
23. Compiles inventory and ordering information and assists with the process to complete these tasks.
24. Handle students and emergencies with kind and efficient demeanor.





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Openings as of 4/26/2025

Volunteer

JobID: 267

Position Type:
  Volunteers


Date Posted:
  7/27/2023


Location:
  No Building Specified


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Purpose: To provide assistance to USD 385 staff & students by helping in a variety of volunteer capacities. Volunteers who have not served in USD 385 prior will need to complete this application.

Qualifications:
1. Be willing to assist students and/or staff in Andover Public Schools in a volunteer capacity.
2. Pass a USD 385 background check.
Reports to: Building administrator in school where volunteer work is being done & USD 385 teacher the volunteer is working with.

Performance Responsibilities: Will vary by building, age of students serving, and needs of the school.




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