Licensed Vocational Nurse

Starting Date: Immediately

The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Licensed Vocational Nurse. This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse, under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provides a variety of health care services to students at assigned school sites; administers first aid, screens ill or injured students, and provides medications to students—including oral, aerosol, and injection medications; delivers emergency care in accordance with state laws and district regulations; accompanies and delivers specialized medical care to individual students as directed;

and assists in instruction to pupils.

• Working
  
  Location:
  
  Nursing and Wellness – Various Locations
• Work Schedule: 10 months per year / 35 hours per week.
• Salary: Paid on the PARA Salary Schedule, Grade 042.
• Positions 20 hours per week or greater qualify for District‑paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents.
• Vacancies requiring bilingual skills will be noted. Candidates considered for bilingual positions will be invited to a performance test for oral and written fluency. Bilingual positions qualify for a 5% bilingual differential.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited vocational nursing program and a California license as a Vocational Nurse.
• Experience using suctioning and tube feeding equipment is required; experience in pediatrics or student health clinics is highly desirable.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

• Current and valid license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, including the requirement for administration of prescribed medication.
• Basic first aid certification issued by an authorized agency.
• Current infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an authorized agency.
• Keyboarding/typing certificate at a net corrected speed of 25 words per minute.

Job : 5768000

Final date to receive applications: Jun 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re‑Posted: Jun 09, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $29.03 to $36.17 per hour

San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of any actual or perceived characteristics.

For more information about equity in employment, contact:

• Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer – Eric Rico: , eric
• Title IX Coordinator – Anna Ward: , anna
• 504 Coordinator – Eri Nall: , eri