School Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Who Are We?

Brooke Charter Schools is a network of four public charter schools, serving grades K-12 in Mattapan, Roslindale, and East Boston. At Brooke, we coach and invest in our teachers so that they can help our students achieve at the highest levels and graduate from college. We believe academic achievement empowers our students to live choice-filled lives and enhances their ability to contribute to creating a just world. In a culture of achievement, educators support students in recognizing and building on their identities as sources of strength even as they work to grow and achieve in new ways.

What is the School Nurse Role?

Supervise school procedures for dispensing student medication as needed and according to federal, state, local, and school guidelines
Conduct medical screenings as required by law, including, but not necessarily limited to, hearing, vision, teeth, growth, weight, and scoliosis screenings
Treating students who have been referred to the nurse's office and maintain a daily nursing log of students seen for any medical reason
Assist with first aid procedures for medical emergencies at our school
Maintain medication supply for each student and provide for daily administration of medication including for students on psychotropic medication requiring special administration
Maintain contact with prescribing doctors and with parents / guardians to insure correct prescriptions are followed
Maintain, track, and update all required student medical records, including appropriate written data covering all medical needs and services provided to our students
Maintain and update health administration database
Insure classroom teachers have protective first aid equipment and access to health supplies needed for routine classroom mishaps
Communicate with families regarding matters regarding student health and student medical records
Promote and assist in the control of communicable diseases through prevention, early detection, surveillance, and reporting of contagious diseases to the appropriate local health authority
Assist in the formulation of health policies, goals and objectives for the Brooke Schools
Assist in assessing potential abuse and neglect issues, and contribute to IEP development where medical issues, alerts are involved
Counsel students on sexual health and nutrition as needed
Contribute to the creation of advisory lessons related to healthy relationships, sexual health, drug abuse and nutrition.
Other such duties as the Director of Operations may from time to time request commensurate with the employee's position

Standard working hours are 7:15AM-4:20PM. Salaries for this role are commensurate with experience ranging from $78K - $122,880 (depending upon years of experience).

Is This You?

You hold an RN license
You believe that great teaching closes the achievement gap and have an unwavering belief in our students' capabilities
You are committed to fostering diversity by cultivating anti-racist practices and removing bias, empowering students with the resources they need to create choice filled lives for themselves and their futures. Read more about how we are working on this at Brooke here.
You are professional, warm, and emotionally composed with students, families, and colleagues
You are a team player with strong organizational skills who craves feedback and opportunities for growth
Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel)
Flexible start date (earlier preferred; no later than July 22, 2026)

The community and students we serve are diverse, and we are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Brooke Charter Schools. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we provide the best educational experience to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world we live in.

Welcome to ATX Learning

Our founders have understood and upheld teacher quality - not socioeconomic status or race - as the #1 predictor of student achievement.

Named after the late Senator Edward W. Brooke, the first African American popularly elected to the U.S. Senate, our mission is to provide an academically rigorous public education to students from Boston and Chelsea that will ensure that they are prepared to enter into and succeed in college. Brooke currently serves 1,900 students in grades K-12 at five campuses in Boston.