Registered Nurse – Special Education

1:1 Registered Nurse – Special Education

Spring Independent School District
- Special Education Services
- Houston, Texas

Job : 5835015

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Days per Year: 195

Min: $65,434

Mid: $78,837

Job Title: 1:1 Registered Nurse – Special Education

Reports To: Principal / Director of Nursing

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: AI 2

Primary

Purpose:

The 1:1 Registered School Nurse (RN) for Special Education provides comprehensive professional nursing services for an assigned student with complex medical needs while supporting the student's educational success. The RN independently assesses student health needs, develops and implements Individualized Health Care Plans (IHPs), provides skilled nursing care, coordinates medical services, and collaborates with parents, healthcare providers, and school personnel to ensure safe participation in educational activities.

When the assigned student is absent, the Registered School Nurse provides professional nursing services in a campus clinic, including clinic management, staff education, emergency response, and student health services.

All employees are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate respectfully, champion the needs of students, and demonstrate continuous improvement.

Required:

• Current Texas Registered Nursing License
• Current CPR/AED certification

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Experience in school nursing, hospital, or home health settings
• Experience working with medically fragile, special education, or pediatric populations
• Certified by Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening*
• Certified for Texas Risk Assessment for Type 2 Diabetes in Children (TRAT2DC) screening*

* Opportunities are available to obtain certifications within Spring ISD

• Ability to lift, transfer, and/or position students as needed
• Ability to remain calm and respond effectively in emergencies
• Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health deficits
• Ability to implement policies and procedures
• Knowledge of chronic and acute health conditions common in school-age children
• Skill in implementing physician orders and safely delegating tasks in accordance with Texas Nurse Practice Act
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow medical orders and implement Individualized Health Care Plans (IHPs)
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation in accordance with district and state requirements
• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Nursing Services (1:1 Assignment)

• Independently assess student health status and provide skilled nursing care.
• Provide daily medical care, monitoring and supervision according to physician orders, IHP, emergency action plans, and ARD/IEP requirements.
• Provide specialized procedures (e.g., tube feedings, catheterizations, seizure care, suctioning, trach care) as permitted by nursing licensure.
• Accompany and support the student throughout the school day, including to and from school and during school-related activities as determined by the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).
• Maintain close and consistent monitoring for safety, health status, or potential medical emergencies, ensuring appropriate coverage during transitions or breaks.
• Document all care, interventions, medications, treatments, observations, and communication in the approved district documentation systems.
• Maintain confidentiality in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA.
• Communicate health concerns or changes in condition to parents/guardians, campus staff, the campus nurse, and the Director of Nursing.

Floating / Clinic Support Responsibilities

• Serve as the acting campus clinic nurse, providing care for ill or injured students and staff.
• Assist with medication administration, daily clinic operations, and routine procedures following district policy.
• Support screenings or other initiatives as directed by the Director of Nursing.
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