Nurse - Special Education​/Disability Severe Sensory Impaired; MDSSI

Position: Nurse - Special Education/Multiple Disability Severe Sensory Impaired (MDSSI)
Position Type:

School Support Staff/School Nurse- RN

Date Posted:

4/16/2026

Location:

Canyon Elementary - Glendale, AZ

Date Available:

07/28/2026

Closing Date:

06/01/2026

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Position Title:

Nurse-Special Education/Multiple Disability Severe Sensory Impaired (MDSSI)

Department:
School Site

Supervisor:
Site Administration

Term of Employment: 9 Months

Salary Classification:
Nurses Salary Schedule

Job Summary:

The job of Student Assigned NURSE-SPECIAL EDUCATION/MULTIPLE DISABILITY SEVERE SENSORY IMPAIRED is done for the purpose/s of overseeing the individual health needs of students; implementing health care plans directed by physicians; ensuring district health care practices comply with the laws relating to student health issues; providing appropriate immediate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students; and serving as a health care resource to teachers, staff, and administrators;

conducting mandated health screenings and identifying health problems for referral to appropriate parties for proper follow up treatment.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES generally include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

* Provides all nursing medical treatments as prescribed by a physician for the medical care necessary in a school setting for one or more students.

* Escorts student on the bus from home to school and from school to home if applicable.

* Administers treatment as (not all inclusive), tracheotomy care, gastrostomy feedings, administration of medications, respirator care to include suctioning.

* Cares for and assists students with developmental delays, medical conditions such as seizures, Cerebral Palsy, personal, and activities of daily living procedures at school, in the classroom, and during transport of the student.

* Accompany student to all classes and lunch.

* Assists and supports the educational team during the school day.

* Is responsible for the accurate documentation and keeping the LPN/Health Center Nurse at their site informed of any medical health status changes.

* Assists the LPN/Health Center Nurse or School Nurse in the health office as needed in the absence of the student.

* Reports to RN or principal (if an LPN).

* Attends IEP meetings.

* Attends assigned in-services.

* Carries out first aid and emergency care procedures, as required.

* Administers medication according to applicable laws and school district policies.

* Provides training for those who assume this duty in the absence of a nurse.

* Establishes and maintains accurate and complete health records, including cumulative health records and emergency information for students and staff members, and files required reports.

* Provides information to teachers and staff regarding observations for deviations from normal health and procedures for referring students to the health office.

* Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters as appropriate.

* Contacts homes of children referred to by principals and makes home visits when required.

* Carries out preventive health service programs per applicable laws, health department recommendations, and school district policies.

* Provides appropriate referrals and assists students and family to obtain and accept further medical, dental or other care. Follows up on referrals, as needed.

* Provides appropriate health counseling and consultation for students, parents, and staff.

* Provides required identification, health evaluation, service coordination (including development of health components of the IEP and/or nursing care plan) and appropriate care for chronically ill or students with disabilities.

* Provides information to appropriate staff regarding health problems of students.

* Orders equipment and supplies according to established procedures.

* Assists other school personnel to establish safe and sanitary conditions in the schools.

* Provides quality school nursing/health services by participating in staff training activities.

* Assists in the assessment and evaluation of current health and safety needs of students and personnel and the effectiveness of the school health program in meeting those needs.

* Carries out health and safety education activities as directed.

* Demonstrates knowledge of School Health Nursing Plan.

* Demonstrates knowledge of the Student Assigned Nurse role with the Student Support Services Department.

* Manage student record procedures.

* Assesses and manages student needs.

* Communicate with students, teachers, and parents.

* Provides health education for students, families and staff.

* Reflects on Student Assigned Nurse practice.

* Contributes to school and district.

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