Extended School Year (ESY) Nurse

JobID: 1026

Position Type:
Special Education/Extended School Year (ESY)

Date Posted:
1/5/2026

Location:
Eden Hall Upper Elementary

Date Available:
07/06/2026

Closing Date:
03/01/2026

Position Title: Extended School Year (ESY) Nurse
Department: Student Services & Special Education
Location: Eden Hall Upper Elementary School
Reports To: Assistant Director of Student Services & Special Education
Compensation: $44.00/hour
Schedule:
Dates: July 6, 2026-July 16, 2026 (Mondays-Thursdays)
Hours: 5 hours/day (Core hours will be 9:00a-12:30p each operating day 30 additional minutes for daily preparation)

POSITION SUMMARY
Coordinate student health services for K-12 students participating in the Extended School Year (ESY) program. Administer and coordinate routine and emergency health care, including the administering of prescribed medications. Observe students on an as-needed basis or during routine screening to detect health needs; provide or recommend appropriate intervention with parents; offer required advice. Confer with students and parents for health or hygiene related purposes. Coordinate on-site emergency care for students, staff members and visitors.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise all activities in the nurse’s office and students in the office.

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in school nursing; experience in emergency care and/or pediatrics is desirable. Student assistance or conflict resolution training and experiences are highly desirable.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid PA certification as a school nurse and valid PA registered nurses’ license, current criminal record, FBI and child abuse clearances.

CONFIDENTIALITY:
Due to the sensitive nature of this position and access to academic, medical and psychological records, the highest degree of confidentiality is required. Knowledge of and strict compliance with Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from teachers, administrators, staff, students, parents and residents.

COMPUTER SKILLS
Ability to use and provide basic instruction in a PC or Macintosh environment, while assisting students.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to utilize statistical concepts as they apply to educational measurement and research.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in the area of nursing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

During a typical workday, school nurses are required to stand approximately 30-35% of the day on flat surfaces. Periods of continual standing can be up to 30 minutes at one time, but are at the nurse’s discretion. Nurses may change position as desired. When in the classroom, nurses write on the chalk/markerboard or instruct students from a central location in the classroom. Standing is performed intermittently with sitting and walking. Nurses walk about the school throughout the school day.

Lifting/carrying requirements are minimal. Nurses are required to lift supplies weighing less than 10-15 lbs.; heavier objects weighing up to 25 lbs. (AV or computer equipment) on a rare basis. Carts are available to transport heavier items. Pushing/pulling – Nurses are required to push/pull file cabinets or desk drawers. Climbing/balancing – No significant amount of climbing or balancing is expected. Stooping, kneeling, bending at waist/knees – not significant; however, nurses may stoop or kneel (such as at a student’s desk) while engaged in special projects. Reaching – Nurses may reach on frequent basis while performing typical job functions, primarily between the knee and shoulder levels.

Dexterity – Fine manipulation is a requirement of this position while operating a computer. Nurses must also demonstrate legible handwriting, which can be understood by students and adults. Specific vision abilities required include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public, students and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for safety and well being of students in their charge. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional may be assigned.