Position Information
Position Type: Student Support Services / School Nurse
Date Posted: 4/20/2026
Location: District Wide
Date Available: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: Until Filled
Job Title
Special Education Nurse
Job Description
The Special Education Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to students with special health care needs, from routine to complex. This district-wide role supports students' access to education by managing medical conditions, implementing individualized health plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Current assignment at Cascade Elementary School.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Provide direct nursing care to students with complex medical needs (e.g., mobility, toileting, positioning, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, seizure disorders).
* Implement and monitor Individualized Health Plans (IHPs) and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
* Develop and implement student health plans in collaboration with school nurse.
* Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and district policies.
* Monitor student health status and respond to medical emergencies.
* Work extended days as needed to accommodate student transportation requirements.
* Accurately complete and submit Medicaid forms and related documents.
* Collaborate with general education and special education teachers to provide needed accommodations or modifications per IEP.
* Other duties as assigned.
* Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with IEP team in the development and implementation of the IEP.
* Collaborate with school nurse.
* Collaborate with teachers, therapists, administrators, and families to support student success.
* Communicate appropriately, collaboratively, and effectively with parents, administrators, other school personnel, and health care providers.
* Maintain accurate and confidential health records in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA.
Required Endorsements and Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa.
* Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) (or obtained within first six months).
* Mandatory Reporter.
* Knowledge of special health care needs of children.
* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
* Full-time position; 190 school days per year.
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