2026-27 Temporary Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Health Services Department (26/27 School Year Only)

SPRINGFIELD SD 19

HEALTH

SERVICES

• SHS•Springfield, Oregon This job is also posted in Springfield Public Schools•OR Job Details

Job ID:

5874475

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Sep 1, 2026 Job Description Springfield Public Schools is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, including candidates who may come from less traditional professional backgrounds. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job posting. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications outlined in the job posting. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Salary and Benefits The salary range is $47,588

• $74,021 depending on education/experience plus a generous benefit plan.

About the District Springfield Public Schools is located in Springfield, Oregon, in the heart of the Willamette Valley, and serves 185 square miles of the city of Springfield and East/Central Lane County. We are directly to the East of Eugene, where the University of Oregon is located. We currently have approximately 10,000 students, over 1,400 staff members and over 600 teachers in our kindergarten through grade 12 school district. Springfield Public Schools believes student success is our most important outcome. The success of our students depends on the collective community coming together to support "Every Student, Every Day" throughout their K-12 education. Springfield Public Schools commits to honoring the dignity of every student by creating just, equitable, and fully welcoming environments for learning. About the Position Springfield Public Schools is accepting applications for the position of Tempoary Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the 26/27 school year only. The individual in this position will perform specialized support services as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The position may assist in carrying out assigned nursing tasks and activities, promote student safety and well-being, reinforce classroom programs, and maintain documentation records. Currently, this specific, part-time LPN position will be assigned to provide health services to an individual student with significant health, physical, and educational needs. The student will be in a classroom setting with licensed special education staff. The LPN will follow delegated tasks assigned by the Registered Nurse. To support this work, successful candidates will possess the following characteristics that support our vision of Every Student, Every Day and share our values: A belief that every student can and will learn; The desire to eliminate inequities in student achievement; The motivation to foster safe, healthy and engaging environments; A commitment to promote an inclusive culture that draws on the assets of students, staff and community. Essential Functions Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, implements nursing care according to established priority of needs and according to standards of nursing practice; Confer with Registered Nurse, to plan and oversee day-to-day routines with diabetic and other children with health concerns, including administering insulin to young children; Assist with health related programs, like vision/dental/audiometic/health screenings, weekly fluoride rinses in classrooms, containing the spread of communicable conditions like head lice, scabies, impetigo; administer immunizations as special clinics. This may involve calling parents/guardians; Provide basic emergency medical and first aid care at the school site when not involved in the care of a particular child; assist nurse with further care for students as needed;administer epinephrine and glucagon per protocol;administer medicine per protocol with written parent/guardian permission; Work with a health aide to maintain and update manual and computerized files and records of student health information, including immunization records, and updates on health concerns. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Follow through on assigned student health plans and maintain effective working relationships with the Registered Nurses, School Secretaries, Health Aides and Teachers; Conduct specialized assessments under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, recognize urgent problems, and refer to Registered Nurse; Good basic problem solving with effective verbal and written communication skills; Understand and execute oral and written instructions, policies and procedures; Promote and preserve students' autonomy, dignity and rights in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that recognizes student diversity; Protect confidential student information, and use judgment in sharing this information in a manner that is consistent with current law; Exhibits knowledge of job limitations and accepts supervision; Ability to work calmly in stressful situations; Self-directed, ability to work without direct supervision and prioritize workload to assure efficient/quality support to staff and students. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or G.E.D.; Current and valid Oregon License to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); At least Six (6) months experience working in a hospital, community or home health clinical setting with patients/clients who exhibit chronic or technology-supported health concerns; Valid state issued driver's license and insured vehicle available for use on the job; Current First Aid/CPR/AED card, epinephrine and glucagon certificates, or ability to obtain certificates in at least thirty (30) days of start date. Other Notes This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job posting is not a contract of employment or a promise of guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable. An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender or sexual orientation in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints, please contact Human Resources at (541) 726-3203. It is our policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:

Veterans:

A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.

Disabled Veterans:

A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicant's veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215). For veterans' preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted at the time of application submission.

Position Type:

Temporary Full Time

Salary:

$47,588 to $74,021 Per Year