Anticipated School Nurse

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ School Nurse
• Date Posted: 3/2/2026
• Location:
  
  Andover Morris School
• Date Available:
  
  09/01/2026
• Closing Date: 04/03/2026

Andover Morris School - Pre-K to 8 Public School for students with Autism

Andover Morris School

712 S Main Street

Phillipsburg NJ 08865

The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey:
Andover Morris School

Anticipated School Nurse – Ten (10) Month Position

September 1, 2026 – Pending Criminal History Clearance

• Experience with special needs students preferred. NJDOE TOSD/TOH
• Must hold a current RN License CPR/AED Cert. or School Nurse Certification

The school nurse will report directly to the building principal and perform all duties as designated by the Principal.

6a:9-13:4 School nurse/non instructional

• The school nurse/non instructional endorsement authorizes the holder to perform nursing services in public schools in grades preschool through 12. This endorsement does not authorize the holder to teach in areas related to health.
• To be eligible for the standard educational services certificate with a school nurse/non instructional endorsement, a candidate shall hold a current New Jersey registered professional nurse license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing, hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, hold current CPR and AED certificates and complete either a Department approved college curriculum.
• A minimum of six semester‑hour credits in school nursing, including school health services, physical assessments, organization and administration of the school health program and clinical experience in a school nurse office.
• Human growth and development
• Health assessment
• Public Health, including such areas as public health nursing, community health problems and communicable disease control
• Fundamentals of substance abuse and dependency
• Special education and/or learning disabilities
• Human and intercultural relations. Studies designed to develop understanding of social interaction and culture change, including courses such as the following: urban sociology, history of minority groups, intergroup relations, and urban, suburban and rural problems.
• Guidance and counseling
• School law including legal aspects of school nursing

(c) An emergency certificate may be issued to a candidate who holds a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and a current New Jersey registered professional nurse license and current CPR/AED certificates.

Full‑time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits. Pension system enrollment varies by position and certification. Sick, Personal and Bereavement Days are included.

Following the established MCESA Salary Guide ranging from BA $58,003 to MA+30 $ 85,603 (On Guide with NJDOE certification)

$60,000 (Registered Nurse – Off Guide with no NJDOE Certification)

To apply for this position with the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey please visit the Human Resources Tab nj.us and click the employment opportunities link.