Nurse Leader (part-time)

Holliston Public Schools; Holliston (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Holliston Public Schools seeks a dynamic District Nurse Leader to guide system-wide health services across all buildings. This district-wide role provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and professional support to our school nurses, with responsibilities spanning staffing, policy, and community liaison work.

The position is part-time (0.5 FTE) with a salary range of $31,212–$62,657, prorated, plus an $8,000 annual stipend, based on experience and placement on the district salary

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN license (M.G.L. c.71, s.53) with active CPR.
• School nurse educator license from DESE.
• Bachelor's in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• AED training from a recognized provider (e.g., Red Cross or AHA).
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated skill in working with children; desire to collaborate in a school community.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team, assist with hiring, onboarding, scheduling, substitute nurses, and professional development.
• Ensure district-wide compliance with health laws and incident reporting; revise health policies.
• Serve as primary health liaison between district leadership, nurses, School Physician, Board of Health, and community health agencies.
• Manage health office equipment, supplies, and software; pursue grants and funding for student health needs.
• Lead safety and emergency planning, including communicable disease protocols and incident follow-ups.

Skills

RN License MA

CPR Certification

AED Training

Experience with children

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

DESE Nursing Educator License

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Holliston Public Schools is seeking a dynamic, dedicated, and visionary District Nurse Leader to guide and elevate our system-wide health services. In this district-wide administrative role, you will champion student well-being by providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and professional support to our dedicated team of school nurses across all buildings.

Salary: $31,212– $62,657 (Prorated at 0.50 FTE; equivalent to $62,424–$125,314 at 1.0 FTE) + $8,000 annual stipend

Compensation Note: Salary is determined by experience and placement on the current district salary schedule. Rates reflect the active schedule and are pending finalized contract negotiations for the 2026–2027 school year. Any negotiated rate increases will apply upon contract ratification.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• School nurse educator's license from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
• Bachelor's in Nursing from an accredited college or university
• Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Massachusetts (M.G.L. c.71, s.53)
• Current CPR certification
• AED training from a recognized provider (such as the American Red Cross or American Heart Association)
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated skill in working with children
• A desire to be part of a collaborative school community

Departmental Oversight & Staffing: Lead the nursing team, assist administration with hiring, onboarding, and scheduling, assign substitute nurses, and facilitate regular departmental meetings and professional development.

Compliance & Policy Administration: Ensure district-wide compliance with MDPH mandates, state health laws, and the Nurse Practice Act; revise annual health policies and compile mandatory state reporting.

District & Community Liaison: Serve as the primary health contact between district leadership, school nurses, the School Physician, the local Board of Health, and community health agencies.

Operations & Resource Management: Manage health office equipment, supplies, and software across all school buildings; pursue grant opportunities and coordinate civic funding for student health needs.

Safety & Emergency Planning: Lead interdisciplinary and emergency response planning, oversee communicable disease protocols, and manage incident/accident reporting follow-ups across the district.

Public School employees of Massachusetts are required to submit their fingerprints to a National Criminal Database check. The check will require you to pay a fee of $35. In addition to the national background check, a satisfactory Massachusetts Criminal Record Check (CORI) is required.

The Holliston Public school system serves approximately 2,900 students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade and beyond.Schools in the district include Sam Placentino Elementary School (PK-2), Fred Miller Elementary School (3-5), Robert Adams Middle School (6-8), and Holliston High School (9-12). Our schools promote innovation, creative problem solving, unique French Immersion and Montessori opportunities,positive school climates,and a trusting and respectfulstudent-teacher relationship.

Nurse Leader (part-time)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5985150
Application Deadline: Nov 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Nov 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Holliston Public Schools is seeking a dynamic, dedicated, and visionary District Nurse Leader to guide and elevate our system-wide health services. In this district-wide administrative role, you will champion student well-being by providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and professional support to our dedicated team of school nurses across all buildings.

Salary: $31,212– $62,657 (Prorated at 0.50 FTE; equivalent to $62,424–$125,314 at 1.0 FTE) + $8,000 annual stipend

Compensation Note: Salary is determined by experience and placement on the current district salary schedule. Rates reflect the active schedule and are pending finalized contract negotiations for the 2026–2027 school year. Any negotiated rate increases will apply upon contract ratification.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• School nurse educator's license from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
• Bachelor's in Nursing from an accredited college or university
• Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Massachusetts (M.G.L. c.71, s.53)
• Current CPR certification
• AED training from a recognized provider (such as the American Red Cross or American Heart Association)
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated skill in working with children
• A desire to be part of a collaborative school community

Key Leadership Responsibilities:

• Departmental Oversight & Staffing: Lead the nursing team, assist administration with hiring, onboarding, and scheduling, assign substitute nurses, and facilitate regular departmental meetings and professional development.

• Compliance & Policy Administration: Ensure district-wide compliance with MDPH mandates, state health laws, and the Nurse Practice Act; revise annual health policies and compile mandatory state reporting.

• District & Community Liaison: Serve as the primary health contact between district leadership, school nurses, the School Physician, the local Board of Health, and community health agencies.

• Operations & Resource Management: Manage health office equipment, supplies, and software across all school buildings; pursue grant opportunities and coordinate civic funding for student health needs.

• Safety & Emergency Planning: Lead interdisciplinary and emergency response planning, oversee communicable disease protocols, and manage incident/accident reporting follow-ups across the district.

Public School employees of Massachusetts are required to submit their fingerprints to a National Criminal Database check. The check will require you to pay a fee of $35. In addition to the national background check, a satisfactory Massachusetts Criminal Record Check (CORI) is required.

The Holliston Public school system serves approximately 2,900 students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade and beyond.Schools in the district include Sam Placentino Elementary School (PK-2), Fred Miller Elementary School (3-5), Robert Adams Middle School (6-8), and Holliston High School (9-12). Our schools promote innovation, creative problem solving, unique French Immersion and Montessori opportunities,positive school climates,and a trusting and respectfulstudent-teacher relationship.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $31,212 to $62,657 Per Year
Job Categories:

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Organization-level Positions > Manager

Other Professional > Other Professional

Student Services > School Nurse

Equal Opportunity Employer

Holliston Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. It is the policy of the Holliston Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, age or disability in its educational programs, services, activities, or employment practices.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jess Beattie , Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
• District Wide
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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