School Nurse

About the Employer

The Fullerton Joint Union High School District (FJUHSD) proudly serves over 12,000 high school students across six comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one alternative high school. With a legacy dating back to 1893, we are committed to fostering an environment where students thrive academically, socially, and personally.


Our Board of Trustees, administration, and staff share a common vision-to empower every student with the knowledge, skills, and character needed for lifelong success. Through rigorous academics, championship athletics, award-winning arts, and career pathways, we prepare students for college, careers, and beyond.


At FJUHSD, we believe in the power of community, innovation, and excellence to ensure that every student has the opportunity to reach their highest potential.


Job Description / Essential Elements:


DISTRICT NURSE - CONTRACT

By District direction and as needed, holders of the School Nurse Services Credential shall be authorized to perform the following services as defined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing:
• Conduct immunization programs pursuant to California Education Code, Section 49403, of the California Code of Regulations;
• Assess and evaluate the health and developmental status of pupils;
• Interpret the health and developmental assessment to parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals directly concerned with the pupil;
• 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;
• Maintain communication with parents and all involved community practitioners and agencies to promote needed treatment and secure reports of findings pertinent to educational planning;
• Interpret medical and nursing findings appropriate to the student's individualized education program and make recommendations to professional personnel directly involved;
• Consult with, conduct in-service training for, and serve as a resource person to teachers and administrators;
• Develop and implement the health education curriculum;
• Act as a participant in implementing a comprehensive health instruction curriculum for students;
• Counsel and assist pupils and parents in health-related and school adjustment services; and,
• Teach health-related subjects under the supervision of a classroom teacher.

This position requires a School Nurse Services Credential, or the ability to apply for a Preliminary School Nurse Services Credential at time of hire.

Requirements for the Preliminary Credential.

Individuals must satisfy all of the following:

1. Official transcripts showing a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university;

2. A photocopy of a valid Registered Nurse License issued by the State of California. If you do not hold the license, contact the Board of Registered Nurses, 400 R Street, Suite 4030, Sacramento, CA 95814, View phone number on click.appcast.io or

3. Completed application (form 41-4); and

4. Application processing fee

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

Effective 7.1.2025:


2025-2026: Salary schedule increase of 2% and a 2% off-schedule payment at year-end.


2026-2027: Salary schedule increase of 60% of the statutory funded COLA, plus any funded ongoing augmentations as provided in the State Budget Act; 2% off-schedule payment at year-end.


2027-2028: Salary schedule increase of 50% of the statutory funded COLA, plus any funded ongoing augmentations as provided in the State Budget Act; 2% off-schedule payment at year-end