School Nurse

Description

• →Develop and manage individualized healthcare plans for students.
• →Oversee medication administration and healthcare procedures.
• →Provide emergency care and manage disabilities, chronic diseases, and acute conditions.
• →Maintain health records and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• →Conduct health screenings (e.g., vision, hearing, scoliosis,  dental, and nutrition) and coordinate referrals to healthcare providers.
• →Provide health education (e.g., CPR training) and consult with school staff and committees on accommodations and safety needs.
• →Support the development of safety and emergency plans.
• →Manage communicable diseases, assess safety risks, and promote preventive health measures.
• →Serve as a liaison between families, school staff, and community healthcare providers.

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required 
• Three or more years of experience in the pediatric field or as a school nurse preferred
• Registered Nurse certification required
• CPR and First Aid certification required

Strong candidates will support the school’s Mission: to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility.  They will have enthusiasm for the Vision: to be a nationally regarded K-12 classical school and serve as a local and national incubator for growth and promotion of classical education. And they will embody the school’s organizational values. We value

• the tenets of classical, liberal arts education;
• community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens;
• excellence in teaching and learning;
• the virtues we aim to teach our students: courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self-government, and service.

Full-time, benefits-eligible employees are offered the following:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Long-term and Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of GA for eligible positions
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Priority enrollment for children in the school

Northwest Classical Academy (NCA) is a public charter school located in Kennesaw for grades K-11 for the 2025-2026 school year and K-12 in 2026-2027 and beyond. All Georgia families are eligible to apply; the school is tuition-free and no entrance testing is required. The children of full-time employees have enrollment preference.

Northwest Classical Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. Interested candidates should apply via the school’s career site. Candidates must attach a letter of introduction, a C.V. or resume, and provide contact information for three character references to their application. For faculty positions, please attach a 300-500 word “statement of educational philosophy.”