Substitute Licensed Health Technician (LVN/RN)

ReNEW Schools; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools seeks a Substitute Licensed Health Technician to provide essential health services when regular staff are unavailable, ensuring students are safe, healthy, and ready to learn.

You will support individualized health care plans, respond to emergencies, and promote student well-being by collaborating with school staff and families for continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school or vocational program.
• Current LVN license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurses, or equivalent.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential health services when regular staff are unavailable.
• Support individualized health care plans for students.
• Respond to medical emergencies with professionalism and calm.
• Promote student well-being and safe learning environments.

Skills

Compassionate care

Calm under pressure

Effective communication

Detail oriented

Education

Graduation from accredited school

LVN license in CA

Tools

CPR / First Aid certificate

Valid CA Driver's License

Job description

The impact you will have:

As a Substitute Licensed Health Technician, you will provide essential health services and support that help ensure students are safe, healthy, and ready to learn when regular health staff are unavailable. Your clinical expertise, compassion, and professionalism will help address students' medical needs, support individualized health care plans, respond to emergencies, and promote student well-being. By providing continuity of care and partnering with school staff and families, you will help create safe, supportive learning environments where every student has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.

Who you are:

You are a compassionate and dependable healthcare professional who is committed to supporting the health, safety, and well-being of students. You remain calm under pressure, communicate effectively with students, families, and staff, and provide high-quality care with professionalism and empathy. Whether responding to routine health needs or medical emergencies, you are adaptable, detail-oriented, and dedicated to creating a safe and supportive school environment where students are ready to learn and thrive.

What you need for this position:

• Resume and Letter of Introduction outlining desire and qualifications for this position
• Graduation from an accredited school or vocational or registered nursing
• Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) License issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurses or a licensed that exceeds the requirements of the LVN License
• CPR / First Aid Certificate
• Valid California Driver's License

SB 848 Child Safety & Employment Disclosure Requirement

Effective January 1, 2026, in accordance with California Senate Bill 848 (School Employee Misconduct/Child Abuse Prevention Act), applicants for employment with San José Unified are subject to enhanced child safety, training, and employment disclosure requirements.

Under SB 848, schools are required to strengthen background vetting procedures and obtain employment history information related to allegations of egregious misconduct involving students. Former employers may be contacted to release records regarding substantiated findings of misconduct as permitted by law. Failure to provide complete and accurate information regarding prior educational employment or relevant misconduct findings may result in disqualification from the hiring process or withdrawal of an offer of employment.

SB 848 also expands mandated reporter requirements and requires annual child abuse prevention training for employees and certain volunteers by July 1, 2026. All employees must comply with district-adopted child safety policies, including procedures for supervising and protecting students.

San José Unified is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and will review all disclosures and employment records in accordance with state law.

When will you hear back from us:

Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to us at [e-mail].

Note to internal applicants:

• Even though we may have some information on file for you, we encourage you to submit a letter of introduction highlighting your qualifications and interest in this role, as well as any other information you would like to share.Where applicable, please also note which available location you are applying to.
• To be eligible to interview, you will need to be in good evaluation standing.