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Substitute School Nurse

Application Deadline

3/31/2026

Position Title

Substitute School Nurse

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Job Description

ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850

NOTICE OF VACANCY

We envision 6000+ Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem-solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious.

Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.

Position Title: Substitute School Nurse

Brief Description: Implement best nursing practices in order to advance the health, wellness, and academic success of all children. Provide nursing services in all District Health Offices on an “as needed basis”.

Location(s): District Wide

Anticipated Start Date: APPLICATIONS TAKEN ON A CONTINUAL BASIS

Posting Dates: 8/4/2025-3/31/2026

Required Qualifications:

+ Special requirements: Eligibility for a license issued by the State of New York to practice as a Registered Nurse. Possession of the license at the time of appointment.

+ Desire and capability to work with children from 3 years old to 21 years old;

+ Ability to work independently; make critical medical/clinical decisions (within bounds of nursing license); ability to understand and interpret complex written and verbal instructions; meticulous attention to detail; impeccable professional credentials; exceptional level of professionalism and positive attitude.

+ The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.

+ Effective and resourceful interpersonal skills including effective and proper communication with students, parents, faculty, staff and community members; positive attitude.

Desired Characteristics:

+ Embraces life-long learning within the nursing profession; visionary who is excited about collaborating with a creative and dynamic team of School Nurses committed to advancing the health, wellness, and academic success of all students;

+ An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure that students thrive.

+ Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community.

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Salary Range: $32.75/hr.

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.

Job Category

Substitutes

Job Location

District Wide

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