School Nurse Substitute

Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Nurse

Date Posted:
8/4/2026

Location:
Lake Forest School District

Date Available:
SY 26-27

Closing Date:
08/11/2026
TITLE: School Nurse Substitute

QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet the certification requirements for School Nurse established by the State of Delaware Department of Education, this includes a B.S., R.N.

REPORTS TO: Special Programs Supervisor

LOCATION: Determined by Central Business Office

JOB GOAL: The school nurse provides health care to students and staff, performs health screenings and coordinates referrals to the appropriate healthcare provider. The school nurse serves as the liaison between school personnel, family, community, and healthcare providers, to advocate for health care and a healthy school environment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs general nursing work related to the role of School Nurse as a substitute including but not limited to:

1. Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters.
2. Assumes authority for the care of a student, staff member, or visitor, who has suffered injury or emergency illness.
3. Appraises and identifies general health needs of students and school personnel.
4. Other duties as assigned that pertain to nursing, health, or medical matters as a substitute.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As needed throughout the school year.

SALARY: $45.68/hour

The following are conditions of employment for new employees:

1. Satisfactory criminal background check prior to being placed on payroll.
2. Satisfactory child protection registry check.
3. Mandatory direct deposit of pay.
4. Documentation of Mantoux skin test results for entrance to school system.

Interested applicants must apply online and upload a letter of interest, resume, proof of certification, the most recent job evaluation, and three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the last year by the posted closing date. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply online at

Lake Forest is an advocate of inclusion practices in all grade levels.


LAKE FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources Office
5423 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943


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The Lake Forest School District does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws. Inquiries should be directed to the Director of Personnel, Lake Forest Central Business Office, 5423 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE 19943. Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io.