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WATERFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Substitute School Nurse
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A School Nurse provides care to school age children. Provides first aid, treats illnesses that occur at school, administers medications, and coordinates with other health care providers, including behavioral and mental health care providers. May work at a school or travel to different schools within a school district.
$71,285 / year median in Connecticut
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Are you looking for a position with a flexible schedule and competitive hourly wages? Waterford Public Schools is currently hiring Substitute School Nurses. Sub Nurses will provide coverage as needed in both Waterford and East Lyme as coordinated by the Supervisor of District Health Services. The primary function of the Substitute School Nurse is to provide primary health and emergency care to students, promote wellness and serve as a resource for health concerns when the school Nurse is absent. Waterford Public Schools serves approximately 2,400 students in grades PK-12. Our district is actively seeking to recruit qualified applicants from a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so as to promote a diverse applicant pool for administrative, faculty, and staff positions to better serve our students' multiple identities and to bring a broader range of experiences into our district to continue to enhance the teaching and learning for ALL. Waterford's Mission and Strategic Plan guide us as we take action to engage all voices to examine practices, imagine possibilities and create an equitable, diverse community with "Excellence in Every School. Inspiring Every Child." The District's facilities include three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. The Waterford community strongly supports the public schools and has high expectations for staff and students. According to the State of Connecticut Next Generation Performance Accountability System, Waterford Public Schools ranks in the top third of K-12 school districts in the state. The Waterford Board of Education is a nine-member elected body.