2026/27 School Year - Certificated Substitute School Nurse Pool
Salary
$58.56 Hourly
Location
John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence, WA
Job Type
Hourly
Job Number
27479
Department
Substitutes - HR Services
Opening Date
08/03/2026
Subject Area
N/A - THIS IS NOT A TEACHING POSITION
FTE
0.0
Overview of Position
Applicants are required to include a copy of a valid WA State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate with a School Nurse Endorsement OR a Substitute ESA Certificate/Permit in order to be eligible for consideration. Note: depending on volume, the certification application process can take 8-10weeks.
The Certificated Substitute Nurse, under the general direction of the Health Services Manager, implements, manages, and delivers school health services in assigned schools and programs. The Certificated Substitute Nurses scope of practice is defined by law and standard professional nursing organizations.
Seattle Public Schools actively screens and selects candidates from a large applicant pool to sub within our district. Consideration for hire is based on work history, reference checks, and certification status. Given the number of applicants, response times to individual applicants will vary and not all candidates whom apply will be hired or receive notice related to status.
Current or most recent supervisor references are required for consideration. Ability to input reference contact information will be provided at time of application submission.
Seattle Public Schools is not actively recruiting for Emergency Cert Substitutes.
Essential Functions
Duties and Responsibilities:
50%
Assesses the physical and emotional health of students as related to the educational process; manages health concerns within the scope of school nurse practice; initiates referrals for further diagnosis and treatment of identified health needs and provides follow up; coordinates and implements health screenings mandated by law and District policy, including referral and follow up; communicates student health concerns that may impact learning to appropriate staff with parent and/or student consent; uses electronic health records and other web-based software applications for charting, data collection, and health assessment processes.
10%
Provides health counseling to students, parents, and school personnel; serves as an advocate for the health rights of students and as a professional liaison between the school, family, school-based health centers and health community. community health partners.
10%
Performs professional nursing tasks as needed, including emergency services and supportive care for both staff and students; transports ill or injured students when necessary.
5%
Provides consultant services to school personnel regarding health issues, e.g., communicable disease control and dispensing of medications.
5%
Participates in school/community programs such as those relating to substance abuse and child abuse, which may include education, case finding, intervention, referral and follow up.
5%
Provides direction to classified nurses; acts as a preceptor for nursing students.
5%
Assists in planning health education curricula and in integrating health concepts into the total curricula; promotes positive health practices in individual contacts and in the classroom; serves as a resource to classroom teachers.
5%
Works as a member of a multidisciplinary assessment team to assess student health status and make appropriate recommendations for modifications of individualized student education programs. Provide for the health needs of medically fragile children in the least restrictive environment in accordance with Individual Education Plan (IEP) requirements and federal or state laws.
2.5%
Cooperates with administrators, school custodians, and other staff to identify school safety and sanitation needs; assists with the development and implementation of improvements.
2.5%
Initiates and/or participates as appropriate in research and data collection related to education and health care services.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as assigned and/or which are appropriate.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs)
Knowledge
Skills
Abilities
Typical Qualifications
Education:
B.S. degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, including the basic community health component.
Preferred: Advanced preparation or Masters degree in nursing specialty or health related areas such as health education or public health
Years of Experience
Must have experience working with culturally, and linguistically diverse communities.
Preferred: Experience in community health nursing, teaching, and/or the supervision of staff.
Certifications & Licenses:
Preferred: Advanced registered nurse license as a nurse practitioner.
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint or Background Check
Hourly staff accrue sick leave at the rate of 1:40 per the Washington Paid Sick Leave law; eligible for health benefits after 630 hours under conditions of the School Employees Benefits Board through the state of Washington.
This position is not eligible for Health benefits.
Salary Schedule
Please find the salary schedule associated with this role and others like it HERE.
01
Do you have a B.S. degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, including the basic community health component?
02
Do you have a Masters degree in nursing specialty or health related areas such as health education or public health?
03
Do you have have experience working with culturally, and linguistically diverse communities?
04
Do you have experience in community health nursing, teaching, and/or the supervision of staff?
05
Do you have a valid license to practice nursing in Washington State?
06
Do you currently have a valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate with a Nurse/School Nurse Endorsement; OR a Substitute ESA Certificate?
07
I have reviewed the certification & licensing requirements specific information for this position. (yes/no)
Required Question
Employer Seattle Public Schools
Address 2445 3rd Ave South
Seattle, Washington, 98124-1165
Phone 206-252-0215
| Location | Seattle, WA |