(ANTICIPATED) Certified School Nurse

Position Type:

Pupil Services/School Nurse

Date Posted:

5/6/2025

Location:

Southern Lehigh Middle School

Closing Date:

05/26/2025

Position: (ANTICIPATED) Certified School Nurse

Term: Beginning 2025-2026 School Year

Classification: Professional Employee

FTE: Full-Time

We invite prospective applicants to apply for the position of (ANTICIPATED) CERTIFIED SCHOOL NURSE.

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

Southern Lehigh SD serves nearly 3,100 students across five schools, which are highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report (2024). Hopewell and Liberty Bell Elementary Schools are ranked in the Top 10% of all elementary schools in the Commonwealth and each serves a population of more than 400 students in Grades K-3. The Joseph P. Liberati Intermediate School and Southern Lehigh Middle School are ranked in the Top 2% of all middle schools in the Commonwealth and serve nearly 700 students in Grades 4-6 and over 450 students in Grades 7-8. Southern Lehigh High School is ranked in the Top 10% of all high schools-public and private-in the Commonwealth and serves over 1,000 students in Grades 9-12.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide direct healthcare services to students, including administering first aid, assessing illnesses and injuries, and developing care plans.

Manage chronic health conditions for students in collaboration with parents and healthcare providers.

Coordinate health screenings and immunizations according to district and state health guidelines.

Collaborate with school administration, teachers, and parents to support student health and well-being, and address the impact of health concerns on learning.

Assist with the design and implementation of preparedness plans at the school and district levels.

Maintain accurate health records and ensure confidentiality of student information.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Certification: A valid (active) Pennsylvania Educational Specialist I/ II certification in SCHOOL NURSE, PK-12 is required; proof of CPR and FIRST AID LICENSURE is also required.

Note: Selected candidates must be able to produce valid [1] PA State Criminal Record Check (ACT 34), [2] FBI Criminal History Record Investigation (ACT 114), [3] PA DHS Child Abuse History Clearance (ACT 151). and [4] PA Arrest/Conviction Report Certification Form (ACT 24) all within one year of issue at the time of hire.

COMPENSATION

FLSA EXEMPT: in accordance with the SLSD-SLEA Collective Bargaining Agreement here..

DIRECTIONS

Please complete an online application and attach supporting documentation (Cover Letter and Resume). Note that paper applications are not accepted, and all interested applicants must apply via the district's Frontline Recruit & Hire portal. Applicants must be prepared to submit required background checks that are no more than one year old from the date of issue, in accordance with Pennsylvania law.

Application Deadline: Monday, May 26, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (Note that this posting may close or be removed at any time.)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Southern Lehigh School District shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. For further information, contact: Title IX Officer, Southern Lehigh School District, 5775 Main Street, Center Valley, PA 18034.