LPN - 1 to 1 Support for Student

Chelmsford Public Schools; North Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools in Chelmsford, MA is seeking a 1:1 LPN at Chelmsford High School to provide medical and ADL support for a student with specialized health needs.

The role also involves supporting accommodations in the special education classroom to help the student access learning, while ensuring confidentiality and collaborating with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Massachusetts license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Valid and current certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and AED from a recognized provider (e.g., American Heart Association).
• Nursing experience in community or child health. Experience in pediatrics is preferred.
• Understanding of child growth and development
• Ability to think critically and react decisively in emergency situations.
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective communicator with students, staff members, and parents and able to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 medical and ADL support for a student with specialized health care needs.
• Support the student with accommodations in the special education classroom for the student to access learning.

Skills

LPN license

CPR/AED certified

Nursing experience

Pediatrics experience

Child development understanding

Critical thinking

Communication

Confidentiality

Job description

Chelmsford Public Schools - Announcement of Vacancy for the 2026- 2027 School Year

Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

Position: 1:1 LPN

Location: Chelmsford High School

General Description: The Nurse (LPN) will provide 1:1 medical and ADL support for a student with specialized health care needs. This position will also support the student with accommodations in the special education classroom for the student to access learning.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Massachusetts license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Valid and current certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and AED from a recognized provider (e.g., American Heart Association).
• Nursing experience in community or child health. Experience in pediatrics is preferred.
• Understanding of child growth and development
• Ability to think critically and react decisively in emergency situations.
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective communicator with students, staff members, and parents and able to maintain confidentiality.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, kneel, and talk or hear.
• In an emergency, must be able to respond to the location quickly.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pound and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.