LPN (2835) Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

LPN (2835)
Natick Public Schools
East School – Natick, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Natick Public Schools
Job Details

Job ID:

5208701

Application Deadline:

Jul 03, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Jun 3, 2025

Starting Date:

Aug 25, 2025
Job Description
The Natick Public Schools Seek an LPN

Start Date:

08/25/2025
We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools. The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world. We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.
Job Title
LPN
Location
East Preschool
Reports To Director of Nursing
PreK Principal
Work days/FTE
183 days/1.0 FTE
Salary/Benefits
Salary and benefits as per the Non-Rep Compensation Schedule
Benefits Eligible?
Yes
Profile of a Natick Educator

JOB GOAL

Seeking enthusiastic LPN/RN for district preschool of approximately 75 students. The nurse will perform professional duties consistent with Massachusetts guidelines, regulations and statutes governing nursing, school health, and local district policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to relate to children at the required level.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to take direction from the Nurse and/or Principal.
Ability to work independently.
Maintain a safe environment.
Respect and protect the confidentiality of students, staff, families, etc.
Responsibilities
Render emergency first aid as necessary.
Triages students/staff with illness or injury and provides appropriate intervention
Maintain electronic student health records with appropriate documentation.
Maintain an appropriate inventory of supplies and materials.
Perform such other tasks as may be assigned by a nurse and/or Principal.
Collaborate with school nurse, teacher, therapists, and other school staff to help provide an optimal learning experience for students
Demonstrates professional behavior with all interactions
Maintain professional dress and appearance

Education:

Associates Degree or Higher

Professional Certification:

LPN/RN Certified in CPR, First Aid and AED
Specialized Knowledge
Strong knowledge of child development milestones
Strong knowledge of healthcare as it relates to children
Understanding of social-emotional development of students
Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and highly qualified
Thorough understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student, staff and community engagement and cultivation

Preferred Experience:

Two years of experience in pediatric or community health
Previous public school experience preferred
Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and PowerSchool preferred, but will train the right candidate.

Skills:

Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production
Alternative degrees/experience may be substituted for the above at the discretion of the Superintendent, if such a substitution brings a strong candidate forward.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Phone, intercom, personal computer and software applications as outlined above, scanner, copy machine, calculator, camera, printers and fax machine.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

(not limited to)
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Triages students/staff with illness or injury and provides appropriate intervention and follow-up.
Administers medication in compliance with school policy and state regulations.
Conducts all state-mandated screening programs for designated grade levels including vision, hearing, postural screening, SBIRT, height and weight.
Identifies specific medical needs relating to the particular health status of the student and facilitates appropriate management for the student in the school setting.
Serves as a health advocate for the student through communication with parents, health care providers, school and community agencies.
Manages immunization compliance per MADPH regulations for all current and newly enrolling students.
Educates students, parents, and staff regarding health issues.
Works with district and school leadership to combat systemic barriers that limit student, family, and staff members’ equitable access to opportunity
Identifies and addresses bias and its impact on rigor and opportunity for students and staff
Updates policies and equitable access procedures Any other relative duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: move about the classroom, school, school grounds, office, and/or off-site locations. On some occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces; remain in a stationary position for periods of time; operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e., iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.); read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids; position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials;
communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated;
communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing;
observe details at close range
in the school setting, ensure the safety of students;
multitask and meet multiple demands from several people;
may need to teach and support students with life skills development such as eating, cleaning, and toileting lifting up to and including 25 lbs
the noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application
Rating of education and experience
Oral interviews Reference check
Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.
The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law.

Date Updated:

4/30/2025

Position Type:

Full-Time