Duties

The school nurse works with the building administration and staff to provide health services that are designed to modify or remove health-related barriers that affect the academic and social emotional development of individual students. The school nurse provides preventative health services such as health education, referrals, and basic care to prevent serious health problems and manage current conditions. The school nurse may participate in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, taking the responsibility for collecting, evaluating, interpreting, and communicating health related information, as well as making appropriate educational recommendations as necessary.   The school nurse is also responsible for maintaining health files for all students. The school nurse provides services for multiple school sites. This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid and current State of Illinois Professional Educator License with a school nurse endorsement or an Illinois Registered Nursing License.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• CPR Instructor Certification preferred or willingness to obtain certification upon hire.
• Vision and hearing screening certification preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional nursing and the field of school health.
• Knowledge of state and local laws relevant to health and social issues.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment in making decisions.
• Ability to compose correspondence, reports, and/or other required written materials.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office programs, such as Word and Excel, Google applications, and other school-related software.
• Must have a valid State of Illinois driver’s license.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Salary/Benefits

• Starting salary for a candidate with a PEL is $54,344 (Please click the link to view the current (salary schedule).
• Qualified candidates with a PEL may be granted up to twenty years of verified full-time experience for credit on the salary schedule.
• The salary range for an Illinois Registered Nurse candidate is $50,000-$52,750 and is commensurate with experience as a school nurse.
• We offer a mentoring program for nurses with a PEL who are new to the District.
• The District offers a competitive benefits package, which includes health (Blue Cross Blue Shield), dental (Guardian), vision (VSP) and life insurance plans (2025-2026 CCSD130 Benefit Summary Guide).
• Reimbursement of up to $100 for goods and activities that promote wellness as part of the District's Employee Wellness Program.
• Employee assistance program offered to employees and their immediate family members.

Additional Notes

• Pre-K through Grade 5 Work hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Middle School Work Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
• 180 days per year - August through May

How to Apply

https://www.applitrack.com/district130/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?category=School+Nurse-1971

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/district130/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?category=School+Nurse-1971

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