Substitute School Nurse

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Woodside East (DE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Lag pay with direct deposit

Job summary

POLYTECH School District is accepting applications for a Substitute School Nurse at POLYTECH High School for the 2025-2026 school year. The successful candidate will perform essential school nursing duties, assist students with health services, and coordinate with parents and staff.

Qualifications include a Delaware RN license, CPR certification, and a degree in nursing. Three years of nursing experience and familiarity with school health policies are preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Delaware Registered Nurse license
• Current CPR certification required
• Three years’ nursing experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and health services to students as needed.
• Notify parents regarding health information and referrals.
• Administer first aid per school policy and maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain student health records and emergency cards.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the school nurse and administrator.

Skills

School nursing

Interpersonal skills

First aid

Education

Diploma/Associate/Bachelor RN program

Tools

eSchoolPLUS

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ School Nurse
  
• Date Posted:
  9/22/2025
  
• Location:
  POLYTECH High School
  
• Date Available:
  2025-2026 School Year
  
• Closing Date:
  Until Successfully Filled
  
• District:
  POLYTECH School District

POLYTECH School District is now accepting applications for:
Substitute School NursePOLYTECH School District is now accepting applications for:
Substitute School NursePOLYTECH School District is seeking experienced and caring candidates with strong interpersonal skills to join our high school team. As a school nurse substitute you will carry out a variety of activities outlined below.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
School Nursing

• Provide assistance to students requiring medical or health services information.
• Contact parents regarding health information or medical referrals.
• Provide first aid procedures according to school policy.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect students’ personal and medical information.
• Maintain appropriate records, including student emergency cards, daily interactions and accident reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:
Education:
Diploma, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Registered Nurse program of study

Licensure and Certification:

• Must hold a current Delaware Registered Nurse License
• Proof of current CPR certification required

Preferred Experience:

• Three years’ nursing experience
• Experience interacting with high school students (preferred)

Essenitial Knowledge, Skills, & Behaviors

• Use eSchoolPLUS (pupil accounting software) to access and enter student information.
• Carry out school nursing program requirements based on federal and state laws and regulations and district objectives.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff, and administrators.
• Write, speak, and interact clearly and professionally.
• Analyze data to inform and identify students’ needs.
• Read, analyze and interpret professional literature and federal and state guidance documents.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, staff and administrators.
• Perform effectively in environments with competing demands.
• Proficient use of technology including Microsoft Office applications and educational software.

Terms of Employment:

• This is a flexible substitute nurse position.
• This position reports to the school nurse on duty with support from the building principal.
• Successful completion of Criminal Background Check, TB Test, and Child Protection Registry Clearance must be completed prior to start of employment.
• Salary will be calculated in accordance with district’s substitute school nurse scale.
• Direct deposit of payroll checks is mandatory and employees are paid on a lag pay schedule with the first payment made after approximately one month of employment.

Application Requirements:
External applicants must use the online external application and upload a letter of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, andthree (3) letters of professional reference that are dated within the last year or the application will be considered incomplete.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

The POLYTECH School District does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, services or activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. The Director of Personnel and Student Supports has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment policies, Special Education, English Learners, and Section 504 inquiries. The Supervisor of Student Services responds to Title VI/Title IX inquiries. All staff can be reached at [phone]; POLYTECH School District, 823 Walnut Shade Road, Woodside, DE 19980.