ESC Student Aide, Nurse - SMES

Aide, Nurse Position Available

Olentangy Schools is seeking qualified candidates for an Aide, Nurse position available at Shale Meadows elementary for the 2026-27 school year. This position will assist a special needs student school nurse in the performance of his/her duties including, but not limited to, clinical needs and classroom activities. Qualified candidates will be employed through the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO) and must hold a Registered Nurse (RN) or License Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the State of Ohio or be eligible for valid and appropriate licensure for each position with the Ohio Department of Education. In addition, this position also requires an Educational Aide certificate.

Employment status: Classified, 185-day employment contract

Qualifications for the position include:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid and appropriate Ohio Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse licensure
• Valid and appropriate Ohio Educational Aide Permit
• Basic keyboarding/computer skills
• Alternative to the above qualifications as Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Internal candidates (currently employed by Olentangy Schools) must submit an internal online application in Applicant Tracking (SchoolSpring). NOTE: If you are an ESC employee, intern, off-staff advisor/coach, short- or long-term substitute, or student teacher you must apply as an external candidate.

External candidates must submit an external online application in Applicant Tracking (SchoolSpring) and complete an online Support Candidate Assessment. In addition, a letter of interest and current resume must be uploaded within the Attachments section of the application. The online Support Candidate Assessment is sent via a link under separate email cover. On occasion, the email may end up in junk or spam mail. If so, the link will be titled "Do Not Reply" with the subject "Regarding your Olentangy Local Schools application". Keep in mind that the Support Candidate Assessment is a timed assessment, so please set aside approximately 45 minutes of uninterrupted time before you begin the process. Once the assessment is started, it must be completed within the designated time frame, and multiple attempts to complete the assessment are not permitted.

Our mission is to facilitate maximum learning for each student. We focus on the needs of the whole child and strive to produce aware, global citizens who will be successful after graduation. We actively recruit top talent to join our "One Olentangy" community as we foster an environment that enables students and staff to achieve their goals.

Thank you for your interest in Olentangy Schools!