1 Year LTS: Certified School Nurse

Effective the 2025-2026 school year, a 1 year LTS Certified School Nurse position will exists within the Norristown Area School District at Marshall Street Elementary School. 

Qualification:

• PA Department of Education School Nurse Certification required 
• CPR certified
• Experience in Pediatrics preferred 
• Minimum of 2 years with school age students preferred
• Current police, child abuse and FBI Fingerprint clearances required
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Using methods established by the Advisory Health Board, conducts vision and hearing tests; measures height and weight; tests for tuberculosis; conducts scoliosis screening; and advises parents or guardians if the screening results warrant further medical or dental care.
• Conducts in-service training for school personnel regarding health matters.
• Assists families in understanding medical findings and recommendations and refers them to appropriate community agencies.
• Acts as a resource person to the educational community in matters pertaining to health.
• Advises administration on communicable disease regulations and excludes and re-admits students as necessary.
• Implements follow through procedures for children with special health or medical needs.
• Schedules mandated physical and special examinations.
• Assures that all students are in compliance with the State Immunization laws, advises the building principal on this matter and maintains tracking records until complete.
• Administers medication as per District guidelines.
• Reports and documents cases of suspected child abuse in accordance with District guidelines.

• Coordinates the recording of all pertinent health information in the students health record, insuring accuracy, confidentiality and completeness.

• Establishes guidelines for first aid and is responsible for first aid supplies in the building.

• Develops emergency procedures that are practiced in the schools.

• Submits accurate data for required building and District reports.

• Recommend type of transportation necessary in cases of emergency.

• Shall perform other school health related duties, as deemed appropriate.

• Participates in MDT, grade level meetings, and SAP sessions.

• Completes psychological and homebound referral forms initiated by the guidance department.

• Coordinates building medical services and directs nurse (RN/LPN) to implement them. 

2025-2026 Salary Schedule:

experience calculated per contract agreement not to exceed step 10

Bachelor's - $58,165 to $73,581 (Step 10)

Bachelor's 24 - $62,490 to $81,256 (Step 10)

Master's - $66,299 to $88,419 (Step 10)

Master's 15 - $69,165 to $92,419 ((Step 10)

Master's 30 - $72,026  to $96,420 (Step 10)

Master's 45 - $72,528 to $96,959 (Step 10)

Doctorate/Master's 60 - $73,028 to $97,497 (Step 10)

Salary : $15,000 - $69,165