Western Dubuque Community School District logo

Special Education Nurse

Western Dubuque Community School District

Farley, IAFull-timePosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

Evaluate my fit

Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.

Watch jobs like this.

Don't just apply. Show up ready.

Olive works from this exact posting.

At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Farley, IA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Registered Nurse License In IowaBLS Certified

Job overview

Western Dubuque Community School District is hiring a Special Education Nurse. The Special Education Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to students with special health care needs, ranging from routine to complex. This role supports students' access to education by managing medical conditions, implementing individualized health plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This is a districtwide position, currently based at Cascade Elementary School.

Key focus areas include Provide direct nursing care to students with complex medical needs, Implement and monitor Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and Develop and implement a student health plan in collaboration with school nurse.

Successful candidates bring Registered Nurse License (Iowa), BLS Certification, and Mandatory Reporter. Important skills include Nursing Care, Medical Condition Management, Individualized Health Plan Implementation, Collaboration, Mobility Care, and Toileting Care.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Nursing CareMedical Condition ManagementIndividualized Health Plan ImplementationCollaborationMobility CareToileting CarePositioning CareFeeding Tube CareTracheostomy CareSeizure Disorder ManagementIndividualized Healthcare Plan MonitoringIndividualized Education Plan MonitoringStudent Health Plan DevelopmentMedication AdministrationTreatment AdministrationStudent Health Status MonitoringMedical Emergency ResponseAdaptabilityMedicaid Form CompletionMedicaid Document SubmissionIEP Meeting ParticipationIEP DevelopmentIEP ImplementationCommunicationAccurate Health Record MaintenanceConfidential Health Record MaintenanceKnowledge of Special Health Care Needs of Children

Qualifications

Registered Nurse License in IowaBLS CertifiedMandatory ReporterAbility to Lift Up to 50 Pounds

Full job description

Special Education Nurse JobID: 2061

  • Position Type:

Student Support Services/ School Nurse

  • Date Posted:

4/20/2026

  • Location:

District Wide

  • Date Available:

08/24/2026

  • Closing Date:

UNTIL FILLED

Special Education Nurse

Description of position: The Special Education Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to students with special health care needs from routine to complex. This role supports students' access to education by managing medical conditions, implementing individualized health plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This position is a districtwide position based on need, currently at Cascade Elementary School

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Provide direct nursing care to students with complex medical needs (e.g., mobility, toileting, positioning, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, seizure disorders).

2.Implement and monitor Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

  1. Develop and implement a student health plan in collaboration with school nurse 3. Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and district policies.

  2. Monitor student health status and respond to medical emergencies.

  3. Being flexible in the ability to work an extended day to accommodate student transportation needs, if needed.

  4. Accurately complete and submit Medicaid forms and related documents.

  5. Collaborate with general education and special education teachers in providing student needed accommodations or modifications per IEP.

  6. Other duties as assigned

Collaboration & Case Management

  1. Participate in IEP (Individualized Education Program) meetings and collaborate with the IEP team in the development and implementation of the IEP.

  2. Collaborate with the school nurse

  3. Collaborate with teachers, therapists, administrators, and families to support student success.

  4. Communicate appropriately, collaboratively, and effectively with parents, administrators, other school personnel, and health care providers.

  5. Maintain accurate and confidential health records in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA.

Required endorsement(s)

  1. Nurse with a valid Registered nurse (RN License) in the state of Iowa

  2. Certified in BLS (or obtained in the first 6 months)

  3. Mandatory Reporter

  4. Knowledge of special heath care needs of children

  5. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Position is full-time; 190 days per year.

Similar jobs, posted recently

Open roles like this one, listed in the last 30 days.

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.

Evaluate my fit