School Nurse

Easton, Redding, Region 9; Redding (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Joel Barlow High School in Redding, CT is seeking a School Nurse to join the health services team. The position is contract-based, 181 days per school year, with eight hours per day and a half-hour lunch. Salary is per the non-certified staff bargaining unit contract and will be determined accordingly.

Ideal candidates will hold a BSN, an active CT RN license, and have prior school nursing experience. The role emphasizes discretion, confidentiality, health record management, and direct clinical

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• Must hold a valid CT RN license.
• Prior school nursing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of student and employee records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct clinical services to students and staff in a calm, reassuring manner.
• Maintain clear and concise health records for students and staff.
• Work independently and as part of a team to support school health needs.
• Understand adolescent health needs and respond appropriately.
• Demonstrate initiative and sound judgment in health-related situations.

Skills

Confidentiality

Health records

Clinical nursing

Adolescent care

Independent work

Team collaboration

Initiative & judgment

Education

BSN degree

Job description

JOEL BARLOW HIGH SCHOOL

100 Black Rock Turnpike, Redding, CT

SCHOOL NURSE

Date Available: November 30, 2026

Schedule: Contract salary is based on 181 days per school year with additional hours in the summer. A work schedule will be agreed upon with school administration but will primarily be based on the needs of the school and will be eight hours paid per day with a half hour unpaid for lunch.

Salary/Benefits: School nurses are part of the non-certified staff collective bargaining unit. Salary in accordance with bargaining unit contract

Ideal Candidate Possesses:

● BSN degree

● Must hold a valid Registered Nurse license in the state of CT

● Prior school nursing experience preferred

● Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and maintain confidentiality of student and employee records and information at all times

● Ability to maintain clear, concise health records for students and staff

● Ability to deliver direct clinical services to students and staff in a calm reassuring manner

● Ability to understand the needs of adolescents

● Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

● Ability to demonstrate initiative and use sound judgment

Applications will only be accepted online at the District Website: www.er9.org.

A direct link to the application page is: http://www.applitrack.com/er9/onlineapp/

Applications must include:

● Formal letter of application addressed to Dr. Mario Almeida, Head of School

● Resume

● Copy of current CT R.N. license

● Three recent letters of recommendation

● College transcripts (*official transcripts will be required at time of hire)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Region 9 Public School District 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.