2026-27 School Nurse Pool - Certificated

Edmonds School District; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 83,305 - 148,226; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Washington state health insurance (SEB

Washington state retirement package

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Personal Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Edmonds School District is seeking candidates to join a pool of School Nurses for potential future openings in the district. Responsibilities include planning health and safety programs, administering medications, and ensuring compliance with 504 and IEP health plans.

The nurse will collaborate with immunization teams, support health education, and assist families and staff with health concerns. Valid ESA certification is required or the ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate as a School Nurse or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Develop a plan for all aspects of student health and safety.
• Contribute nursing expertise in health plans for students with disabilities including 504 and IEP accommodations.
• Provide medications administration at school per procedures and other nursing duties as assigned.
• Supervise and collaborate with Immunization Compliance and vision screening programs.
• Assist in prevention, identification, and management of communicable diseases in the school community.
• Provide health education and training to students, staff, and families.
• Support and counseling on physical and emotional health concerns; liaison with home and medical resources.
• Supervise designated staff or volunteers.

Skills

Nursing

Health assessment

Communication

School Nursing

Education

Washington ESA Certificate

Job description

About The District

Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future.

Our certificated staff are committed to engaging and supporting all students in learning. This is exemplified daily by their efforts to create learning environments that promote student autonomy, interaction, competence and choice. They are aware of the diverse needs of Edmonds students and use all possible resources to meet this diversity including making reasonable accommodations for individual cognitive, physical, emotional and social needs. Edmonds staff believe that every student has the capacity to learn. They support this belief by promoting high standards of learning for all and communicating these standards to all their students.

About The Position

This posting is not for a specific position with the Edmonds School District. Your application will be placed into an applicant pool for School Nurses. When filling positions, the Hiring Administrator may hire directly from this Pool or advertise individual positions. Pool applicants should also apply for individual postings.

Responsibilities

• Develop a plan for all aspects of student health and safety.
• Contribute nursing expertise in developing plans for students with health disabilities, both those health plans mandated by law (Life threatening conditions and Section 504 accommodations) and Special Education plans.
• Complete nurse‑designated tasks including provision of medication administration at school per procedures and provide other nursing services and duties as assigned.
• Supervise, monitor and collaborate with Immunization Compliance procedures. Manage legally mandated vision screening programs.
• Assist in the prevention, identification, and management of the school community communicable disease control.
• Provide health education and training.
• Provide support and counseling to students, parents, and school staff regarding physical and emotional health concerns as needed.
• Serve as liaison between the school, the home, and medical or other community resources.
• Supervise designated classified staff or volunteers.

Required Qualifications

Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate as a School Nurse or the ability to obtain one.

A Complete Application Includes

Cover Letter, Resume, 2 Confidential Reference Surveys* (forms will be automatically emailed to your references), 2 Letters of Recommendation, and Transcripts.

To move forward in the selection process your confidential reference forms must be completed by 11:00 p.m. on the closing date.

Salary

2025‑26 Salary Schedule Range: $83,305 through $148,226. Placement on this salary schedule is determined by FTE and official documentation verifying Educational Level and Certificated Work Experience and will be prorated for less than a full year and/or FTE.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package for eligible positions.

• Eligibility for health insurance is based on whether the employee is anticipated to be compensated at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). For the 2025‑26 school year a .5 FTE continuing contract position will meet that eligibility threshold. Eligibility for a non‑continuing contract position will be determined at the time of hire by counting the total anticipated compensated hours from the date of hire through the end of the non‑continuing contract. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Long‑term Disability, Life and AD+D Insurance and options for HSA, FSA and DCAP.
• Eligibility for retirement is based on whether the employee is anticipated to work at least 70 hours per month for 5 months during the school year. For the 2025‑26 school year a .6 FTE (either continuing or non‑continuing) meets that eligibility threshold.
• Most employees have a wide variety of supplemental benefits to take advantage of:
• Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• 403(b) Plans

Physical Requirements/Demands

The physical demands described here outline tasks required to perform the essential functions of this job. The district is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities in meeting these requirements.

While fulfilling the responsibilities of this job, the employee is expected to navigate various school and classroom environments. The role may involve assisting students who need physical support or exhibit challenging behaviors. The role requires communicating with others regularly. Tasks may include frequent manual work using hands or fingers, as well as occasional reaching, bending, or twisting. The position may require moving objects regularly weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Visual requirements include performing close‑range tasks and adjusting focus as necessary.

How To Apply

Complete all steps and submit an Employment Application through Edmonds School District on Applitrack.com. Please make sure to select the desired job vacancy in Step 4 of the application process. Due to the number of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Edmonds School District Does Not Discriminate In Any Program Or Activities On The Basis Of Sex, Race, Creed Religion, Color, National Origin, Age Veteran Or Military Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Expression Or Identity, Disability Or The Use Of a Trained Dog Guide Or Service Animal And Provides Equal Access To The Boy Scouts And Other Designated Youth Groups. The Following Employees Have Been Designated To Handle Questions And Complaints Of Alleged Discrimination

• Title IX Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent, HR‑Payroll‑Benefits, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7023, [e-mail]
• Section 504 Coordinator: Jonathan Bell, Executive Director of Student Services, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7047, [e-mail]
• Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent, HR‑Payroll‑Benefits, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7023, [e-mail]