Special Needs LPN 1:1 (Anticipated Openings 2026-2027)
Springfield Public Schools MA
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Qualifications
- Minimum of one to two years of relevant nursing experience.
- Valid and current Licensed Practical Nurse License.
- CPR and First Aid Certification, renewable biannually.
Responsibilities
- Assess and evaluate students’ medical history.
- Identify nursing service needs in the school setting.
- Implement and evaluate plan of care with stakeholders.
- Administer medications with necessary consent.
- Conduct home visits for students' health care needs.
Skills
Education
Job description
Springfield Public Schools SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES - Springfield, Massachusetts. Open in Google Maps.
Job ID: 5526572
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Feb 06, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
- Assess and evaluate students’ medical history, including social, behavioral, psychological and familial concerns
- Utilizing evidence-based practice, identify need for appropriate nursing services in the school setting
- Initiate a plan of care with student and family input to best meet needs of individual student
- Implement plan of care with consultation with school staff and community providers as necessary
- Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and revise plan as necessary
- Provides care for students in special needs classroom as assigned
- Administer prescribed and approved medication to students with parent/guardian and physician consent
- Conducts home visits to initiate or follow up on the health care needs of students
- Notify appropriate individuals, ie building nurse, parents, staff, physicians of immediate and potential health related concerns
- Provides information about health and disease prevention in cooperation with health education programs within Springfield Public Schools
- Promotes healthy programs in collaboration with coalitions, associations, CDC and Department of Public Health
- Acts as a resource in health education to students and families and refers to appropriate help agencies when necessary
- Report to work as scheduled and conducts self in professional manner
- Is a role model for other nurses and for students in SP
- No lifting, bending or twisting restrictions. Must be able to ambulate quickly and walk up four flights of stairs.
- A minimum of one to two years of child health, community health or other relevant clinical nursing experience
- A valid and current Licensed Practical Nurse License by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- CPR and First Aid Certification by a recognized provider, renewable biannually
Hourly Rate - $39.21 - $40.70
"If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!"
Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.
In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in “Grow our Own” and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.
If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you at molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com.
Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, 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.
Additionally, Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.
Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.
The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel of Human Resources, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413‑787‑7100 ext. 55325, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com. To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Therese Blain – School Health Services
- Phone: 413‑787‑7100
- Email: blaint@springfieldpublicschools.com
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