School Nurse Teacher (one-year-only)

Melville Elementary School; Portsmouth (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Melville Elementary School in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, seeks a School Nurse Teacher for a one-year assignment starting immediately. The role involves delivering health and wellness services, supporting students with medical needs, and collaborating with families, staff, and community partners.

Applicants must hold a RI teaching certificate for School Nurse Teacher PK-12 (or eligibility) and a RI RN license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.
• Current Rhode Island Teacher Certificate as School Nurse Teacher PK-12 or eligibility.
• Certificate required by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE).

Responsibilities

• Implements the district’s Comprehensive Developmental School Health and Wellness Program and ensures that students achieve the competencies included in that program.
• Serves as a resource to advisors and faculty.
• Coordinates with parents and staff regarding students with medical needs that must be addressed in the school setting.
• Participates in RTI, IEP and 504 meetings.
• Counsels students regarding health and educational concerns and refers them to appropriate school personnel and/or community agencies.
• Maintains health records and uses student information systems effectively.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field of education

Current Rhode Island Teacher Certificate as School Nurse Teacher PK-12 or eligibility

Certificate required by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE)

Job description

Portsmouth School Department Melville Elementary School - Portsmouth, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

School Nurse Teacher (one-year-only)

Portsmouth School Department Melville Elementary School - Portsmouth, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5930014
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: School Nurse Teacher (one-year-only)
WORK YEAR: 181 days (with up to 5 additional days), or as contractually designated
REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Director of Student Services
DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: N/A
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under direction of the school principal and/or appropriate supervisor, provides health and wellness services to students in individual and classroom settings. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE REQUIRED:
Certificate required by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE). Current Rhode Island Teacher Certificate as a School Nurse Teacher PK-12 or eligibility for same.
Valid RI Deptartment of Health RN License
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES:
1. Implements the district’s Comprehensive Developmental School Health and Wellness Program and ensures that students achieve the competencies included in that program.
2. Serves as a resource to advisors and faculty.
3. Consults with teachers regarding individual and classroom behavior issues, as requested.
4. Coordinates with parents and staff regarding students with medical needs that must be addressed in the school setting.
5. Participates in RTI, IEP and 504 meetings.
6. Interprets medical results and school records of students for parents and other faculty and staff members and provides training as appropriate, e.g.: Epi-pen, health-related screenings.
7. Coordinates the administration of testing and screening, as necessary.
8. Counsels students regarding educational and health related concerns in concert with the administration and other appropriate professionals.
9. Counsels students with health and wellness issues and refers them to appropriate school personnel and/or community agencies.
10. Helps to de-escalate emotional/medical situations.
11. Meets with parents and appropriate staff to discuss health issues, records, and pertinent transition information.
12. Meets with parents and assists with referring to community health agencies, as needed.
13. Serves as a resource to parents (e.g., information sharing) and an advocate for students.
14. Confers with State and community agencies regarding health and medical needs.
15. Forms strong working relationships with the other district nursing staff.
16. Submits reports as directed in a timely fashion-both electronically and paper.
17. Uses student information system and online systems effectively and efficiently.
18. Assists in registration process when needed.
19. Implements health curriculum in elementary classes as needed.
20. Adheres to the Rhode Island Educator Code of Professional Responsibility.
21. Works collaboratively with peers at the school and district level to improve teaching, learning and educational programming for students.
22. Performs other duties as designated by the building Principal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Communicate and detect information at levels to be able to make presentations and exchange information in person and on the telephone
• Express oneself in a manner that others will be able to clearly understand
• Constantly operate a computer keyboard and manipulate paper
• Ability to detect, determine, perceive and identify documentation and reports, and observe students
• Able to meet multiple demands from several people and meet deadlines with severe time constraints
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, in both indoor and outdoor environments, and to move and traverse in order to maintain a safe learning environment
• Stamina to work irregular or extended hours to include a full day and then attending meetings or supervising evening events
• Work at a desk, conference table, small student classroom table, or in meetings in various configurations
• Position self to be able to retrieve items overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally
• Move and transport moderately heavy objects

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this environment may be loud, depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day and location.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS