Credentialed School Nurse, Special Education PC#1610 *Internal Applicants Only

Monterey County Office of Education; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Monterey County Office of Education is seeking a Credentialed School Nurse to support students with special needs within our Special Education program. The nurse provides essential health services, trains staff on medication administration and disease control, and helps remove health-related barriers to learning.

This is an itinerant position serving various sites within the district. The role requires a California RN license, a School Nurse Services Credential, CPR/First Aid, and a driver’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Registered Nursing License issued by the State of California.
• Eligible for School Nurse Services Credential.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Instructor training and insurability of driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide required health services for students identified with special needs.
• Train staff on medication administration and health-related policies.
• Participate as a member of the IEP team and assess health needs to reduce barriers to learning.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Itinerant work

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

School Nurse Services Credential

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

California Driver's License

Job description

Credentialed School Nurse, Special Education PC#1610 *Internal Applicants Only at Monterey County Office Of Education
IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.
Application Deadline
10/22/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
10/8/2026
Contact
Rogelio Zamudio
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$494.85 - $633.75 Daily
Length of Work Year
M-F; 7.5 Hrs/Day; 203 Days/Yr
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Special Education, the Credentialed School Nurse is responsible for providing required health services for students identified with special needs; training staff on the administration of medication, universal precautions, infectious disease control, illness policy and assisting in maintaining health related competency levels for staff; conducting student and infant health and development assessments; determining levels of services required for access to educational programs; identifying and assisting in the removal or modification of health related barriers to learning and protect and improve student health, and participating as a member of the IEP team for students with special health care needs.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing Licenses and Certifications: Registered Nursing License issued by the State of California Eligible for School Nurse Services Credential CPR and First Aid Certificate Instructor training Possess an appropriate California Driver's License with evidence of insurability

• Copy of Transcript (Transcripts with confer date)
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Credential Copy (Registered Nursing License)
• Letter of Introduction
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing Licenses and Certifications: Registered Nursing License issued by the State of California Eligible for School Nurse Services Credential CPR and First Aid Certificate Instructor training Possess an appropriate California Driver's License with evidence of insurability

• Copy of Transcript (Transcripts with confer date)
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Credential Copy (Registered Nursing License)
• Letter of Introduction
• Resume

Comments and Other Information
Desirable Qualifications: Related nursing experience in a school or clinical environment including work with children, adolescents and special education-related functions Bilingual/Biliterate in Spanish Bicultural WORK LOCATION: Itinerant All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Transcript Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the interview or testing process must notify Human Resources three business days prior to an interview or testing date. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with ADA requirements.
Comments and Other Information
Desirable Qualifications: Related nursing experience in a school or clinical environment including work with children, adolescents and special education-related functions Bilingual/Biliterate in Spanish Bicultural WORK LOCATION: Itinerant All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Transcript Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the interview or testing process must notify Human Resources three business days prior to an interview or testing date. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with ADA requirements.

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