Substitute Nurse- LPN (2026-2027)

About Our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. As the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts, we have over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff.

We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen, and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district committed to equity and excellence.

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. Our data-driven approach ensures professional development is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis, and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in "Grow our Own" and educational pipeline programs to help staff achieve college degrees or certification pathways.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate students' health, pertinent family history, and home factors.
• Counsel students, parents, and school personnel about health problems and issues.
• Maintain health records, conduct research, and evaluate school health programs.
• Notify appropriate individuals of immediate and potential health-related problems.
• Coordinate health resources of school, home, community, and allied health agencies/hospitals by making necessary arrangements, maintaining records, notifying and counseling students, parents/guardians, and health personnel.
• Prepare regular written reports for supervisor, MDPH, and other relevant agencies.
• Develop an individual health care plan as needed and coordinate with other providers and school personnel.
• Document pertinent information in student records according to the Standards of Practice.
• Provide emergency care for all students on school premises in the event of injury or sudden illness.
• Administer medication to students with parent/guardian and physician consent.
• Perform site-mandated screenings in vision, hearing, scoliosis, TB testing, and other health-related activities as deemed appropriate by state and city departments of public health.
• Provide information about health and disease prevention in cooperation with health education programs as requested by administrators.
• Participate in school health-related activities as deemed appropriate for school nurses by principal/supervisor.
• Act as a resource in health education to students and families.
• Initiate, promote, maintain, and implement programs for the recognition, prevention, and control of disease, including giving immunizations.
• Collaborate with staff in school and health centers.
• Provide sport physical clearance coverage as needed.

Requirements

• Current valid license to practice as a Nurse in Massachusetts.
• Three years of responsible professional nursing experience in school nursing or a related field (preferred).
• Current certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.

Schedule

To be arranged with the Nursing Supervisor (in accordance with contract requirements).