Summer Learning Academy (SLA) or Extended School Year (ESY) - Substitute Nurse (Summer 2026)

Summer Learning Academy SLA or Extended School Year ESY - Substitute Nurse Summer 2026

THIS IS A SUMMER POSITION. EMPLOYMENT IS SEASONAL TEMPORARY AND NOT GUARANTEED

Program Description

Substitute nurses will be hired for both the programs listed below.

Extended School Year ESY Extended School Year ESY offers specialized services to students with disabilities. The decision to provide ESY is made by the IEP Team who assesses the necessity to minimize substantial regression and reduce substantial recoupment. The IEP Team evaluates each student's level of needs and recommends specific IEP services during ESY based on individual student requirements.

Summer Learning Academy SLA The 5th Quarter Summer Learning Academy SLA program aims to provide equitable access to high-quality academic and enrichment opportunities for students across Boston utilizing the citys resources as an extended classroom. The program is designed to offer students an enriching and engaging summer experience that fosters increased school engagement, positive social emotional, and academic growth, stronger relationships with peers and adults, and enhanced college and career readiness.

Reports to

Position reports to Health Services, the ESYSLA Site Coordinator, and the Director of Extended School Year and Expanded Learning in the Office of Specialized Services.

Program Schedule ESY

The instructional hours for students are 5 hours per day, 5 days per week for 5 weeks from July 6 to August 7, 2026.

Sites with SLA At sites that host both ESY and Summer Learning Academies, students will be in the building from July 6 - August 7, 2026.

Responsibilities

The Summer Substitute Nurse provides skilled nursing care and management of the special needs of students as well as medication administration. Immunization surveillance and routine health screenings are conducted annually. Routine emergency care is provided for students and staff. If necessary, students are referred to their primary healthcare provider for an evaluation. For students with complex medical needs, the summer substitute nurse may act as a liaison for the school, home, and outside medical facilities. The summer substitute nurse promotes student wellness and assists in maintaining a healthy school environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide emergency medical care to students in all BPS summer learning programs or Extended School Year programs at assigned sites. • Provide treatments including enteral, GJ tube feedings, catheterizations, diabetes care, and seizure management among other students health care needs per provider order. • Assess support and report all students/staff emergency assessment only with all communicable diseases following established protocols. • Share Individualized Collaborative Health Care Plans with appropriate summer staff on an "as needed" basis to support patient privacy. • Administer and/or supervise the administration of prescription medication to students. • Conduct formal and informal nursing assessments of health conditions and develop accurate nursing summaries on students. • Monitor and assess compliance with immunization standards as per BPS and DPH regulations. • Develop and maintain contacts with medical persons or facilities who might provide direct service or consultation. • Establish and maintain appropriate record-keeping and reporting formats and procedures. • Maintain adequate and updated health records. • Maintain and secure medication and equipment and return to BPS or families as appropriate at the end of the summer. • Communicate with students, teachers, and families regarding student medical needs. • Be available for any health-related concerns during the arrival and dismissal of all students. • Attend to health-related concerns that occur during breakfast and lunch field trips and other activities. • Consult with teachers and related service providers to address students healthcare needs. • Participate in all scheduled professional development. • Engage as a partner in planning and problem-solving. • Perform other related duties as requested by the Site Coordinator or Summer Program Manager.

Qualifications - Required

• Current Boston Public Schools Nurse. • Bachelor of Science in Nursing. • Massachusetts licensure as a Registered Nurse. • Experience working with students in one or more of the following areas: • Autism • Intellectual Impairment • Multiple Disabilities • Physical Disabilities • Specific Learning Disability • Emotional Impairment • Early Childhood • Current authorization to work in the United States. Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Qualifications - Preferred

• Experience in Extended School Year or summer learning programs. • Massachusetts State Department of Education School Nurse License All Levels. • CPR & First Aid Certification. • Current Crisis Prevention Intervention CPI certification. • Experience with support services in a school setting, liaison, and case management, and children and adolescents with high-risk or multiple medical concerns.

Terms SLA and ESY

The individual who is hired to this position agrees to the 2026 BPS Summer Employment Terms. This position is paid hourly at a rate of $54 per hour of instructional time on the Boston Public Schools bi-weekly payroll schedule. This position is paid hourly at a rate of $40 per hour for the time estimated to complete all non-instructional responsibilities.

Failure to report to work on a given day will result in a loss of pay for that day.

In addition to the Employment Terms linked here, the individual who is hired consents to electronic sign-in procedures on site that is retained by BPS exclusively for audit and sign-in verification.

In addition to the Employment Terms linked here, the individual who is hired consents to electronic sign-in procedures on site, including the capture of a sign-in photo that is retained by BPS exclusively for audit and sign-in verification.

All employees must read and agree to the 2026 BPS Summer Employment Terms.

All staff must sign the 2026 ESY Job Description Sign Off Form to acknowledge their understanding of the expectations and terms.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Boston Public Schools in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record inquiries only, disability, homelessness, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.