Special Needs LPN ; Anticipated

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate students’ medical history, including social, behavioral, psychological and familial concerns
• Utilizing evidence‑based practice, identify need for appropriate nursing services in the school setting
• Initiate a plan of care with student and family input to best meet the needs of the individual student
• Implement plan of care with consultation with school staff and community providers as necessary
• Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and revise plan as necessary
• Provide care for students in a special needs classroom as assigned
• Administer prescribed and approved medication to students with parent/guardian and physician consent
• Conduct home visits to initiate or follow up on the health‑care needs of students
• Notify appropriate individuals (building nurse, parents, staff, physicians) of immediate and potential health‑related concerns
• Provide information about health and disease prevention in cooperation with health education programs within Springfield Public Schools
• Promote healthy programs in collaboration with coalitions, associations, CDC and Department of Public Health
• Act as a resource in health education to students and families and refer to appropriate help agencies when necessary
• Report to work as scheduled and conduct oneself in a professional manner
• Serve as a role model for other nurses and for students in SP

• No lifting, bending or twisting restrictions. Must be able to ambulate quickly and walk up four flights of stairs

• A minimum of one to two years of child health, community health or other relevant clinical nursing experience
• A valid and current Licensed Practical Nurse License by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• CPR and First Aid Certification by a recognized provider, renewable biannually

Hourly Rate - $39.21 - $40.71

"If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!"

About Our District:
Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical‑thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff.

We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and work sites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting‑edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management.

Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in “Grow our Own” and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

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The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any…