DATE OF POSTING: July 11, 2026

TITLE: Substitute Nurse

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Pennsylvania Nursing License

Location: District Wide

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care, first aid, and emergency response to students as needed.
• Assess student illness and injury and respond appropriately.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with district procedures.
• Implement student health care plans and emergency protocols as assigned.
• Maintain accurate, confidential health records and documentation.
• Communicate with staff and parents/guardians, as appropriate, regarding student health concerns.
• Comply with all district policies, school health procedures, and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the administration or supervising nurse.

Terms of Employment

• In accordance with the MNEA Bargaining Agreement

The Information contained in this position description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed. Additional duties may be assigned. The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.  It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the MNSD Human Resources Office of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

If you are offered a position with Marple Newtown School District, please be advised that the following information will be required before you are able to begin working:

State Police Clearance (Act 34)
Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151) 

FBI Fingerprints (Act 114) 

School Health Record - includes physical & tb test from within a year
Act 24 (PDE Form 6004) - Arrest/Conviction Report
PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release

The Marple Newtown School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability, or other legally protected classification.  This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at 610-359-4361.