2026-2027 School Nurse JobID: 35721
Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Nurse
Date Posted:
5/29/2026
Location:
South Dover Elementary School
Date Available:
August 2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
District:
Capital School District Additional Information: Show/Hide
Description: School Nurse - job code 95723
Terms of Employment: 10 Month Employee (temporary if hired after contractual start date)
Reports to: Building Principal
Salary: Current salary schedule
Minimum Qualifications:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Nursing services required for the care and health of all students in the building
Carry out the daily functions of a school nurse, including but not limited to:
Be on call for emergencies
Administer basic first aid
Dispense medication
Provide nursing care for students to include daily meds, prn meds, tube feedings, and nursing assessment if necessary
Maintain appropriate documentation of all nursing interventions and medication administration in Health Accounting and Infinite Campus
Record keeping of student files to include medical history, required school health entry records and medical updates from MD visits throughout the school year
Be reliable, punctual, and prepared to help facilitate the school experience
Communicate and collaborate with school team, parent/guardian, and MD related to medical needs and care of the student, including participation in IEP/504, and team meetings
Support students and staff through health education
Accompany classes with students with medical needs on field trips
May be reassigned to another building if daily nursing coverage so requires
Additional duties as assigned by District Supervisor and Principal
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand and /or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Standard Requirements:
Application Procedures
Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by completing an employment application no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date indicated above. A cover letter, resume and three letters of reference, dated within the last year, are required. Please note that incomplete application packages will not be considered.
Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of the vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources office at 302-857-4215.
The Capital School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Coordinators: Capital School District, 198 Commerce Way, Dover DE 19904. Phone (302) 672-1500