School Nurse & Substitute Nurse Pool

School Nurse & Substitute Nurse Pool San Diego Unified School District Various Locations - San Diego, California Job Details Job ID: 5515145 Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time) Re-Posted: Feb 01, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description This opportunity is open to all interested candidates. The School Nurse & Substitute Nurse Pool is for assignments for the 2026-2027 school year. If you are currently in the 2025-2026 School Nurse and Substitute eligibility pool, you must submit a completed application to be considered for a position in the 2026-2027 school year.

OVERVIEW

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for School Nurses who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.

POSITION SPECIFICS

This School Nurse & Substitute Nurse Pool is for assignments for the 2026-2027 school year. The San Diego Unified School District accepts applications for the School Nurses on a continuous basis for regular full‑time, part‑time, and temporary assignments. Nurses in the District are itinerant, which means they may travel to one or more sites to serve students. This is a continuous recruitment which will be used to establish an ongoing eligibility list. Examples of Duties Assess and evaluate the health and developmental status of pupils. Design and implement individual student health maintenance plans, incorporating plans directed by a physician. Refer the pupil and parent or guardian to appropriate community resources for necessary services. Interpret medical and nursing findings appropriate to students' individualized education program and make recommendations to professional personnel directly involved. Consult with, conduct in‑service training for, and serve as a resource to teachers and administrators. Act as a participant in implementing a comprehensive health instruction curriculum for students. Develop and implement the health education curriculum. Not sure what documents qualify you for this position? Click here to view other documents that qualify a candidate for this pool. If you have not applied for a California teaching credential, you must hold a Certificate of Clearance prior to applying for your credential. Visit the CCTC website for more information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A valid School Nurse Services Credential Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited university/program and a Registered Nurse license Enrolled in a college/university to attain a nursing services credential

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application Process To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions. Online employment application Cover Letter Resume A copy of a valid School Nurse Services Credential, proof of enrollment in a credential program, or a copy of Bachelor's Degree and Registered Nurse license Contact information for three professional references must be listed under the 'References' section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor. Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference section. Contact information for all previous places of employment where you served in a certificated position must be listed under the 'Employment History' section of the application. As of January 1, 2025, under Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB 2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school (also known as a Local Education Agency (LEA)) with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. The District may contact current and former LEAs at any time during the application screening process. All application questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely. Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. Examination Process The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidate's education, work history and responses to the supplemental questions. Professional references will be contacted for candidates who are selected to proceed. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase. Candidates selected to proceed will be invited to an interview. Applicants who pass the examination process will be placed on an eligible list for a period of one school year. Due to the high volume of applications received, Human Resources will contact you directly if you are selected to advance. Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigation/tests: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation Tuberculosis Screening/Test

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you have questions about your application, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of a person's actual or perceived characteristics such as age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or one's association with a person or group. Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io 504 Coordinator Eri Nall: View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information San Diego Unified School District Human Resources 4100 Normal Street San Diego, California 92103 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map #J-18808-Ljbffr San Diego Unified School District