School Nurse, Glenridge Elementary School

School Nurse Position

The School District of Clayton is seeking a nurse to serve the students at Glenridge Elementary School during the 2026-2027 school year. Successful candidates will have experience in a pediatric population, have the knowledge to support students with special needs, and have the skills necessary to work with children who have both chronic and episodic illnesses.

Position Summary The School Nurse helps maintain the health and safety of students and staff while complying with Missouri laws.

Reports To Principal

Essential Job Duties

• Addresses immediate health needs of students and staff throughout the day.
• Maintains student medical records such as immunizations, critical illness, or medical diagnosis.
• Creates and communicates safety plans and individualized health plans.
• Provides communication to staff and families.
• Administers medication and performs vision and hearing screenings.
• Assists with other duties as assigned
• Assists in developing, maintaining and communicating medical Section 504 plans to support student health and educational access.
• Create and maintain a welcoming, safe and confidential environment that supports the health and well-being of all students and staff.

Required Qualifications Required qualifications to effectively perform job. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required.
• At least 3 years of experience is required.
• Nursing license from the State of Missouri and CPR Certification is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job.

• Requires some computer skills.
• Requires knowledge of diabetes, seizures, and asthma.
• Requires ability to read and understand route instructions.
• Requires ability to work collaboratively.
• Requires effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires ability to operate standard office and classroom equipment.

Physical Abilities Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below 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 individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Required to occasionally move objects weighing up to 50 pounds around the workspace.
• Requires travel to multiple work sites within the District using reliable, personal transportation.

Work Environment Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• General office conditions. Exposed to moderate noise levels.

Term of Employment: Eight hours per day. Ten-month position.

Education : Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.

Certification: Missouri State licensure as a nurse required.

Experience: 3 - 5 years successful pediatric experience in hospital, doctor's office, clinic, or community health agency required; related experience in a school setting is preferred.

Compensation: Competitive Compensation

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

FLSA Status :Exempt - Learned Professional Exemption

Work Calendar : 192 day calendar

To be considered as a candidate you must complete all steps in the application process. These steps include completing the online application, uploading your cover letter, resume and transcripts, and listing three current references with contact information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the School District of Clayton not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law, in its programs or employment practices as required by the Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Full Non-Discrimination Disclosure

School District of Clayton