25-26 - Special Needs Nurse Pool

Wifca; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join their team. This role involves providing essential care to students with complex medical needs, ensuring their educational and personal requirements are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to inclusivity and cultural responsiveness, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of students, contributing to a thriving and supportive educational environment. If you are motivated by meaningful work and eager to support students in their learning journey, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required from an accredited institution.
• Must hold RN or LPN certification and CPR/AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for students with complex health needs under supervision.
• Administer medications and coordinate educational programs.

Skills

Effective Communication

Emergency Response

Team Collaboration

Cultural Competence

Physical Assistance Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

RN or LPN certification

CPR/AED certification

Special Education Aide certification

Job description

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for openings for the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.

Why You Should Work with MMSD!

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework, and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel at school. To achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive.

About Our District

The Madison Metropolitan School District serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 25,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.

About This Posting

This is an “applicant pool” posting. It does not signify that vacancies actually exist at this time. The purpose of this posting is to develop a pool of qualified applicants, should vacancies become available.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Under the supervision of a professional educator, school nurse, and/or building administrator, provide for educational, personal, and physical needs of students with complex health needs.
2. Responsible for assessment and intervention of complex health and medical needs including respiratory status, seizure management, G-tube feedings, positioning in a wheelchair, student’s communication, etc.
3. Coordinate day to day educational program, implementing lesson plans and making decisions about medical, educational, and personal priorities.
4. Provide emergency care as needed.
5. Administer medications and carry out nursing procedures under the delegation of the school nurse.
6. Notify appropriate personnel of emergency situations, including parents, physicians, building personnel, and hospitals.
7. Assist the student in specialized physical education and other related activities.
8. Maintain, set-up, clean, sort supplies, equipment for the student's physical environment.
9. Follow all MMSD District and Health Services Guidelines and emergency protocols for students.
10. Other duties as assigned when the student is not in attendance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

1. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse students, staff, and community, orally and in writing.
2. Ability to make judgments and perform when confronted with emergency situations.
3. Job requires sitting, standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs), climbing, bending, reaching and kneeling. (Medical exam required for employees transferring from EA job to NA or SEA job).
4. Good skills as a communicator and team member.
5. Desire to work with children with complex medical conditions.
6. Commitment to the model of full integration.
7. Ability to ride bus to and from school with the student.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a university or college school of nursing accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Official transcripts are required for formal employment.
2. RN or LPN and CPR/AED certification.
3. Certification from the Department of Public Instruction as a Special Education Aide.
4. Prior experience working with children with complex medical conditions.
5. Prior experience with O2, G-Tubes, diapering, positioning, adaptive wheelchairs.
6. Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward improving one's own cultural competence.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Experience working with children with complex medical conditions.

Next Steps:

Upon submitting, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. Based on your application materials, a hiring manager may reach out to you to schedule an interview.

Candidates who have indicated fluency in Spanish and/or Hmong are invited to apply for our bilingual positions as well. If interested in a bilingual position, candidates would be asked to complete reading, writing, and oral language proficiency assessments.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to seek a diverse and talented workforce. We encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply.