Nurse Leader (.5 FTE)

Holliston Public Schools is seeking a dynamic, dedicated, and visionary District Nurse Leader to guide and elevate our system-wide health services. In this district-wide administrative role, you will champion student well-being by providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and professional support to our dedicated team of school nurses across all buildings.

Salary: $27,793 - $53,249 (Prorated at 0.50 FTE; equivalent to $55,586-$106,498 at 1.0 FTE) + $8,000 annual stipend

Compensation Note: Salary is determined by experience and placement on the current district salary schedule. Rates reflect the active schedule and are pending finalized contract negotiations for the 2026-2027 school year. Any negotiated rate increases will apply upon contract ratification.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• School nurse educator''s license from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
• Bachelor''s in Nursing from an accredited college or university
• Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Massachusetts (M.G.L. c.71, s.53)
• Current CPR certification
• AED training from a recognized provider (such as the American Red Cross or American Heart Association)
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated skill in working with children
• A desire to be part of a collaborative school community

Key Leadership Responsibilities:

• Departmental Oversight & Staffing: Lead the nursing team, assist administration with hiring, onboarding, and scheduling, assign substitute nurses, and facilitate regular departmental meetings and professional development.

• Compliance & Policy Administration: Ensure district-wide compliance with MDPH mandates, state health laws, and the Nurse Practice Act; revise annual health policies and compile mandatory state reporting.

• District & Community Liaison: Serve as the primary health contact between district leadership, school nurses, the School Physician, the local Board of Health, and community health agencies.

• Operations & Resource Management: Manage health office equipment, supplies, and software across all school buildings; pursue grant opportunities and coordinate civic funding for student health needs.

• Safety & Emergency Planning: Lead interdisciplinary and emergency response planning, oversee communicable disease protocols, and manage incident/accident reporting follow-ups across the district.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity with the Holliston Public School District, please submit a cover letter/letter of interest, resume, transcripts, copy of licensure and three (3) letters of reference.

Public School employees of Massachusetts are required to submit their fingerprints to a National Criminal Database check. The check will require you to pay a fee of $35. In addition to the national background check, a satisfactory Massachusetts Criminal Record Check (CORI) is required.

The Holliston Public school system serves approximately 2,900 students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade and beyond. Schools in the district include Sam Placentino Elementary School (PK-2), Fred Miller Elementary School (3-5), Robert Adams Middle School (6-8), and Holliston High School (9-12). Our schools promote innovation, creative problem solving, unique French Immersion and Montessori opportunities, positive school climates, and a trusting and respectful student-teacher relationship.