Substitute Nurse

Substitute Nurse

Special School District Saint Louis County, DISTRICT WIDE - St. Louis, Missouri

• Job : 5507700
• Final date to receive applications: Apr 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: Jan 22, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Substitute Nurse

As a Substitute Nurse with Special School District (SSD), you will support students by providing essential nursing care that allows them to attend school safely and as independently as possible. Under the supervision of Health Services leadership or a supervising nurse, you will carry out physician-ordered treatments, assist with medical equipment, administer medication, and contribute to the implementation of individualized health care plans.

You may also assist with educational support tasks as long as medical needs remain the priority.

Substitute nurses work school days based on assigned building schedules and may serve one or multiple schools across St. Louis County. Some assignments may include riding the bus to and from school with students and assisting during transport. If you’re a nurse committed to student care and interested in supporting learning through health services, we welcome you to join our team.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program required
• Experience with pediatrics, children with special health needs, and/or pediatric psychiatry preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Practical Nursing License in the state of Missouri or Licensed Registered Nurse required
• CPR - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified required

Posting open until: 01/22/2026 - 04/23/2026

Salary

• $43.50/hr.

Calendar

• 10-month school year (August to June), exact dates dependent on assigned location(s)

Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District s mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at .

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• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Special School District Human Resources
• 12110 Clayton Road
• Town & Country, Missouri 63131
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The content provided in this job description is for informational purposes and should be reviewed for the most current details with SSD Human Resources.