What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Program Transportation Nurse 2026 position at Needham Public School District?
Needham Public School District is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm Transportation Nurse to join our Summer Enrichment Program. Diverse candidates, especially those from historically marginalized and silenced groups such as educators of color, are highly encouraged to apply. This is a full-time position, 5 days per week, hours and dates per the student's summer program schedule.
Applications due by April 30. Applications will be reviewed and interviews wil be held on a rolling basis
Location: Transportation between home and summer program. Between transportation runs, the nurse will work supporting the summer program health offices.
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the Transportation Nurse position will include providing nursing services to a student who requires access to a Registered Nurse (RN) during transportation to and from home and school. The nurse will provide care to students in the health office between morning and afternoon tranportation.
Position Schedule:
The position of Transportation Nurse will be from July 1 through August 8: 7:30-3:00. Commitment and availability to the full time schedule for continuity is preferred.
Qualifications:
A qualified candidate has worked as a registered nurse in a school health, child health, community health, or relevant pediatric/adolescent clinical care setting. The candidate is able to assume the full scope of responsibilities of the school nurse position. Experience with seizures is prefered.
License:
- Current license as a Registered Nurse by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Current certification for CPR and AED as a healthcare provider by the American Heart Association
Compensation: $54.02/hour
Selection Procedure:
All resumes will be screened and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process.
The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities. In addition, students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.
Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website.