Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Nurse
Date Posted:
6/9/2026
Location:
District Wide
School Nurse - 2026-2027 school year
At Helena Public schools, our vision is to foster dynamic educational experiences that prepare all students for life. As a School Nurse, you contribute to this mission by maintaining health files on all children as required by law or guidelines. You will work as part of a team that serves nearly 8,000 students at 18 campuses across Helena. This position is a 1.0 FTE. Base starting salary range is $52,275(Base Step 0) to $54,527 (Base Step 6).
Some of what you will do:
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Coordinates and facilitates necessary care and accommodations for students with health conditions which impact school attendance, participation, and safety.
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Conducts school health services, including physical assessments, health screenings, personal health counseling, and appropriate emergency health services.
Who we are looking for:
To become part of this dedicated team, you have a BSN with a Montana Nursing License at the time of employment.
The ideal candidate will possess a Registered Nurse License with a minimum of 1 year experience in a school setting. Successful candidates enjoy regularly moving, sitting, standing, walking. The employee is occasionally required to run; stoop and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee mut occasionally push items of 50 lbs. such as pushing children on a bike or moving/rearranging furniture. While performing the duties of the job the employee occasionally may visit a child's home. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
How to Apply
Complete the online application to include a cover letter and three professional references.
Applications accepted immediately. This position will remain open until filled..
Question? Email
[email protected]
District online application is available at: https://helenaschools.org/departments/human-resources/join-our-team/
Important Notes -
This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
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This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Helena School District and Helena Education Association.
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Prior to employment, you must successfully complete the appropriate background check required for employment.
The Helena School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ancestry, marital status, military status, citizenship status, culture, social origin or condition, use of lawful products while not at work, political affiliation or a mental, physical or sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing characteristic if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of a job with reasonable accommodations. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or those needing this announcement in an alternate format may email [email protected] or call (406) 324-2010. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Traditional Relay Service from Montana Relay.
Link to benefit information as applicable. https://helenaschools.org/departments/human-resources/health-care-and-cafeteria-benefits/
Helena Public Schools
Human Resource Office
1325 Poplar Street
Helena, Montana 59601
Phone: (406) 324-201
