Substitute Nurse (Open for the 2026-2027 School Year)

Substitute Nurse Position

Thank you for your interest in becoming a substitute in the Indian River School District. To become a substitute nurse you must complete the following steps:

Complete an online application at Click on the "Employment Opportunities" menu on the website and select the position you are interested in, then click "Apply."

List three (3) professional references with their email addresses. We do not accept references from friends or family members. Let them know they will be receiving a survey to complete through e-mail, if they do not see it, tell them to check their junk mail. References can also write a reference letter, but it must be mailed in by the referenced person to: Indian River School District Attn: Suzanne Lingo, 31 Hosier Street, Selbyville DE 19975.

Once the substitute application is complete forward the following items to View email address on click.appcast.io:

• Fingerprint receipt - Fingerprinting procedures can be found on the Human Resources website link above or click here to go directly to the scheduling website. The cost is $85.00 & the Service Code for Substitutes to register for an appointment is 27RZK8
• TB Test Results We can accept a previous TB test in the last 5 years
• A copy of your driver's license & signed social security card
• Please send an unofficial copy of your college transcripts

Your application will not be processed, nor will you be contacted, until we receive all of the required documents above. Once you have completed the steps above and received a clean criminal background check, Suzanne will e-mail you the HR documents that you will need to submit to complete the onboarding process.

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency and experience in the following:

• Provides first aid and comfort to the sick or injured.
• Assists in carrying out state or local health rules and regulations.
• Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics and other appropriate agencies on school medical matters.
• Other related duties as may be required

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse License, recognized by the Delaware Board of Nursing.
• Valid and current certification in CPR
• Clean Criminal Background Check, TB Test and Physical must be completed prior to start of employment.

The Indian River School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to modify job requirements, and to reject any or all application for reasonable cause. The Indian River School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.