Brooks School is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)  to work under the direction of Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Registered Nurses (RN). (CLICK TO DOWNLOAD/SHARE LISTING). This part-time position will aid the clinical staff by performing various administrative duties and clinical tasks, 25 hours per week.

The MA or LPN is expected to be able to follow prescribed policies and procedures, and work independently with a minimum of supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY OBJECTIVES

• Clinical duties include: performing vital signs, initial triage of students, rooming students, phlebotomy, performing in-house lab testing, administering immunizations, accurate documentation in the students Electronic Health Record, including student health histories and data, review of morning daily attestations and assisting with appropriate follow-up, preparing patients for examination, maintaining and assisting with infection control processes.
• Clerical responsibilities include: scheduling appointments, telephone triage, communications with the pharmacy regarding prescription, faxing prior authorizations, managing stock and ordering of supplies, referrals, scanning communications with parents, outside medical providers, as well as, insurance companies, and maintaining student health information in the students Electronic Health Record, Magnus.

COMPETENCIES

• Medical Assistant Certification (Required) or LPN (Required)
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Must have excellent customer service, attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• The role requires knowledge of medical terminology
• Computer skills, at minimum: Google drive, Google sheets, Microsoft Excel
• Ability to perform the work with attention to and respect of the need for confidentiality

EDUCATION

• Two years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience working in the healthcare field is desirable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in an indoor environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift 40 pounds
• Ability to bend and twist to make beds
• Ability to sit for three hours at a time at a computer
• Ability to drive a car with a passenger in the back seat 

TRAVEL

This role requires occasional travel when transporting students to and from medical appointments.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with résumé/CV to Beth McNeff, director of human resources, at hr@brooksschool.org.

Brooks School is seeking an Instrumental Ensemble Music Teacher for the 2020-2021 Academic Year. (CLICK TO DOWNLOAD/SHARE LISTING). The ideal candidate will have a passion for music that attracts students into the program, a love of sharing music with a diverse group of high school students, and the ability to design and implement an excellent instrumental music program teaching Jazz and Advanced Jazz, Rock and Advanced Rock Bands. It is critical that this instructor has initiative, creativity, and the necessary skill set for program design and implementation both in person and online. This is a ten-month position and requires teaching four sections, afternoon and residential responsibilities. On campus housing is not available at this time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY OBJECTIVES

• Design and teach music classes/ensembles that attract Brooks students into the program and offer excellent musical education within the Brooks School academic program.
• Collaborate closely with theater teachers to support the musical needs of the theater program, coordinating with student musicians.
• Design and facilitate appropriate performance opportunities for music students within the school and in the greater community, including ensemble concerts, music assemblies, and special events.
• Support student leadership to arrange volunteer experiences to play at local senior centers, hospitals, and as part of a community service event and other occasions.
• Design, offer and supervise afternoon music opportunities.
• Offer fun, weekend activities for students related to music, and building on student interests. There is a tradition of student-led open mic performances that could be built upon.
• Arrange student musicians to play for school events including, but not limited to,  Admissions open houses, Advancement gatherings, awards assemblies, school meetings, sit-down dinners, etc.
• Organize, manage, and promote the student use of all Brooks School music facilities, including the music room, practice rooms, recording studio, theater, and all campus pianos.
• Take responsibility for campus pianos making sure they are tuned regularly and properly maintained.
• Assist Brooks students in participating in outside musical opportunities such as All-State, music camps, local orchestras, local open mics.
• Manage a yearly instrumental music budget.
• Engage in faculty meetings and departmental meetings to build support for the music program.
• Participate actively in the Brooks School community, including serving as an advisor in the second year of service, leading afternoon activities, and standing weekend and weeknight duties.

COMPETENCIES

• Dynamic, enthusiastic leadership style that resonates with adolescents and encourages teens to engage with music at Brooks School.
• Demonstrated ability to design, organize and implement a creative and innovative program.
• Strong initiative, determination, and ability to remain focused on program design goals.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Music, Masters degree preferred
• Experience teaching music to high school students

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in an indoor environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee will occasionally lift and move objects from 10 to 25 pounds.

TRAVEL

No travel is required.

EEO STATEMENT 

Brooks School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, disability or religion in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, employment policies, financial aid and loan programs, athletic programs and other school administered programs and activities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Instrumental Ensemble Music Teacher will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Chair of the Arts Department or appropriate administrator. Brooks School reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with résumé/CV to Beth McNeff, director of human resources, at hr@brooksschool.org.

Brooks School is currently seeking bright, talented, resourceful Registered Nurses (RN) with exceptional clinical and communication skills for COVID-19 response effort. (CLICK TO DOWNLOAD/SHARE LISTING).

The position requires availability — sometimes on short notice — for various shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends. This is an academic-year position, full-time or part-time. Nurses will be asked to fill open shifts, including holidays.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY OBJECTIVES

• Care coordination of COVID Person Under Investigation (PUI)
• Oversees testing for COVID and non-COVID specimen collection and reports to Director of the Health & Wellness Center
• Collects nasopharyngeal/oropharngeal specimens as needed for COVID-19
• Oversees all COVID results and maintenance required within the COVID resulting process
• Aids in the preparation for all testing and daily set-up of the testing site
• Provides direct nursing care to both students in isolation and quarantine, as well as assist with well students as needed, in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines of the Health & Wellness Center.
• Willingness to be subjected to a background check
• Other related duties, as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Responsible for ensuring and evaluating infection control measures are adhered to in COVID-19 testing activities and patient care
• Prior experience in specimen collection, including phlebotomy skills
• Familiar with performing CLIA-waived rapid testing
• Proficient with administering vaccinations – including influenza, Tdap, Hep A or B or other school required vaccinations
• Skills required for vaccine handling, preparation, transportation and storage
• Communicate effectively with all school personnel
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to read, understand and follow detailed procedures
• Basic computer skills necessary including, Google Drive, access to internet/email and maintain accurate, complete, and legible records
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Complies with all designated safety policies and procedures in the work area, including the use of applicable personal protective equipment when necessary to prevent exposure to potentially infectious agents
• Adheres to current hand hygiene standards
• Understands and complies with applicable federal, state and local laws. Adheres to quality assurance procedures and good manufacturing practices.
• Maintains all HIPAA and OSHA standards while on events.

EDUCATION

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Bachelor-prepared nurse
• Electronic Health Records: One year (Required)
• Minimum of five years of nursing experience
• Experience working with COVID-19 population
• Experience working with adolescent population, preferred
• School nursing experience, preferred
• Maintain continuing education requirements, as required by licensing board
• Maintain continuing education credits, related to the field of adolescent medicine and school nursing
• CPR certified
• Maintain yearly Blood Borne Pathogen Training, as per OSHA guidelines, and annual concussion training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work performed by the school nurse is physical and requires physical activity including but not limited to performing the following tasks:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to be on one’s feet for several hours at a time

TRAVEL 

This role does not require travel.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with résumé/CV to Beth McNeff, director of human resources, at hr@brooksschool.org.

Brooks School is currently seeking a full-time Campus Security Officer (CSO) who will perform tasks that help to create a secure and welcoming environment for both the Brooks community and all who may visit (CLICK TO DOWNLOAD/SHARE LISTING).

The CSO responds to, and investigates, reports of suspicious activity, incidents and conditions on campus. Promotes positive community relations in the performance of his/her duties. Patrols campus on foot and vehicle while enforcing School rules.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY OBJECTIVES

• Become familiar with the entire campus
• Perform regular guard tours and campus patrol
• Be observant of activity on campus; discern unusual or suspect activity
• Be capable of monitoring the status of plant equipment and recognize abnormalities
• Be capable of compiling detailed reports in English
• Assist local fire department or other emergency personnel who respond to Brooks School for alarms or emergency situations
• Willingness and ability to be flexible in accommodating the needs of an institution which is a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week operation
• Willingness and ability to interact positively with management, administration, faculty, and others with whom contact occurs
• Assist with snow removal when needed
• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Proven experience working effectively with the public
• Available to work weekends, evenings and some holidays
• Capable of working unsupervised
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English
• Possess good observation skills

Education

• High School graduate or GED is preferred.
• Previous experience in security or night security operations is preferred.
• Experience in other facilities is a plus.

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in an outdoor environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical demands

The work performed by the CSO is extremely physical and requires physical activity including, but not limited to, performing the following tasks:

• Bend, lift, twist, kneel, reach and perform other movements to fulfill the daily tasks
• Move from one building to another on campus in all types of weather, walking distances on irregular paths and climbing steps while carrying equipment
• Read and understand employment-related safety information
• Be physically fit and able to climb stairs and stand for long periods of time
• Must submit to a post-hire physical exam and background check including fingerprinting, criminal history check (CORI) and sex offender registry information (SORI). The individual must possess a valid driver’s license. At the end of the 90-day introductory period — which may be extended given the variability of the hours the Security will be working — the employee will be evaluated for his or her ability to successfully continue in this position.

Travel

This role does not require travel.

EEO statement

Brooks School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, disability or religion in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, employment policies, financial aid and loan programs, athletic programs and other school administered programs and activities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Campus Security Officer will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Campus Security Supervisor or appropriate administrator. Brooks School reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with résumé/CV to Beth McNeff, director of human resources, at hr@brooksschool.org.