LPN - Summer Program

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer. Position:

• LPN - Summer Program

Summary:

• Please note: Hiring for these positions is contingent upon the enrollment of students in the summer program.\ We reserve the right to eliminate or modify classrooms and teacher/staff assignments based on student enrollment numbers.

Responsibilities:

• All professional daily nursing responsibilities for the Acceleration Academy site based on student needs and action plans consistent with Massachusetts guidelines, regulations, and statutes governing nursing, school health, and local district policy
• Review student enrollment for health action plan requirements and student allergies prior to the beginning of the summer academy
• Coordinate with schools and families for transport of medicine to and from the summer site location that is needed for students to attend academy
• Communicate with families to ensure student safety and well-being
• Communicate any concerns with the site administrators
• Perform other duties as assigned by the site administrators and district Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships

Qualifications:

• Current School LPN's preferred
• Staff do not have to work five days per week. It will be possible to split a position with another staff member.

Terms of Employment:

• Reports to: School Principals
• Locations: Jacobs Elementary, Pulaski Elementary, Gomes Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Parker Early Education Center, Keith Middle School, Sea Lab
• Elementary Schedule: July 6 - 31, 2026, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm
• Sea Lab Schedule: July 6 - 31, 2026, Monday - Friday 8:30am - 2:00pm
• Rate: $28-$32/hour

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to ensure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.