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QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have graduated from an accredited Dental Hygiene Program.
- Hold and maintain a current and valid New Jersey Dental Hygienist License issued by the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry to perform all assigned dental hygiene duties.
- Hold a current CPR/BLS certification from an approved provider.
- Have knowledge of current infection prevention and control procedures, including OSHA standards and applicable CDC recommendations for dental settings.
- Have knowledge of and implement accordingly, HIPAA, FERPA, patient confidentiality, and appropriate maintenance of student health/dental records.
- Ability to work effectively with children and adolescents, including students who may have special health care needs or disabilities.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license with no serious violations.
- Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
- Provide proof of U.S citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
- Provide evidence that a criminal history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education. During the initial six-month period, provide a sworn statement that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person’s offense in accordance with 18A:6-7.1.
- Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodations pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.
- Pass the State required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C.
Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.



