Job Description:
School Nurse/Itinerant Nurse
REPORTS TO:  Principal/Director of Health Services
DEPARTMENT: Student Services
 
POSITION OVERVIEW
Special School District (SSD) nurses are committed to supporting our students by modifying, managing, and/or removing health-related barriers to learning. You will champion our mission by ensuring all students have access to both general and special education by providing the care they need throughout their school day. 

You should consider applying for this position if your values align with Special School District's core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration and you believe every student deserves the resources and support required to help them learn. Nurses are expected to be committed to and have a deep understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and for that commitment to be evident in their work. 
  
CLASSIFICATION
Exempt  

QUALIFICATIONS
 
Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in health services preferred
• Two years experience in public health, emergency room, pediatrics, pediatric psychiatry, or experience with individuals with disabilities preferred 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current Missouri License as Registered Nurse

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary
$70,386 to $83,250 / based on education and experience

Benefits

• Group benefits plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Enrollment in Missouri public school retirement systems
• Staff Health Clinics
• Paid holidays
• 13 PTO days per year
• Employee assistance program
• Healthcare spending account