School Nurse - RN

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2026-2027 Initial Salary Placement Schedules School Nurses (RN) Governing Board Approved: April 23, 2026 Effective July 1, 2026

Degree Min Up to 10 years of experience RN $47,000.00 $52,427.63 RN 15 $48,125.00 $53,682.54 RN 30 $49,250.00 $54,937.46 BSN $50,366.61 $56,183.02 BSN 15 $51,491.61 $57,437.93 BSN 30 $52,616.61 $58,692.85 MSN/BSN 40 $52,668.67 $58,750.92

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Grade Min Up to 10 years of experience LPN's $27.00 $30.12

Salaries are based on a 196-day schedule. Nurses are also eligible for holiday pay based on their full-time status. This does not reflect the 3 furlough days approved for the 2026-2027 school year. New hires are placed at the highest level of education completed at time of hire. Up to 10 years of experience may be granted above the minimum rate. Salary movement following initial placement will be available due to Professional Growth and/or annual increases approved by the Governing Board. This position is eligible for Classroom Site Fund dollars. Classroom Site Funds are embedded in the initial salary amounts listed above. Initial Salary DOES NOT include Performance Pay. (Board approved May 12, 2022). This position is eligible for Performance Pay. (Board approved May 12, 2022). Performance pay is paid out in July for eligible employees who met the requirements for the previous year. These amounts vary each year based on funding. Employees could earn up to $2,800. This position is eligible for a Hard to Fill Stipend. The amount vary each year based on funding. RNs are eligible for up to $3,200 and LPNs are eligible for up to $2,200. Employees who have retired with the Arizona State Retirement System and are returning to the District will be placed on the salary schedule at a level equal to a new hire with similar experience and education or at 90% of their last salary from Peoria Unified (whichever is greater), less half of the Alternative Contribution Rate (ACR), as voted on by the Governing Board.