School NursePosition: Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School is a four-year regional vocational technical high school serving approximately 650 students and currently offering fifteen technical programs. The district is currently expanding, with projected enrollment growth over the coming years. This School Nurse position will be assigned primarily to the districts main campus located in Palmer, Massachusetts. While the position will be primarily based at the Palmer location, the School Nurse may be required to provide coverage or support at the Cold Spring campus in Belchertown on an occasional basis.
It is expected that the School Nurse from each campus location will collaborate to execute student care plans and all aspects of district student health services.Qualifications: Must have one of the following licenses.Please refer to the DESE website for more licensure information: http://www.doe.mass.edu/lawsregs/603cmr7.html?section=11Department of Elementary and Secondary Education License: School Nurse (Levels: All)(a) Provisional LicenseValid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.A bachelor's or master's degree in nursing.Passing score on the Communication and Literacy Skills test.Completion of training within the orientation program for delivery of school healthservices as defined by the Department of Public Health and identified by theDepartment.(b) Initial LicenseValid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.A bachelor's or master's degree in nursing.A minimum of two full years of employment as a Registered Nurse in a child health,community health, or other relevant clinical nursing setting.Completion of an orientation program based on the requirements for delivery ofschool health services as defined by the Department of Public Health.Passing score on the Communication and Literacy Skills test.(c) Professional LicensePossession and maintenance of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse inMassachusetts.Possession of an Initial license.Three years of employment as a school nurse.Completion of one of the following: Achievement and maintenance of certification or licensure by a nationallyrecognized professional nursing association as a school nurse, communityhealth nurse, or a pediatric/family/school nurse practitioner.A master's degree program that may include credits earned in a master'sdegree program for the Initial license in community health, health education,nursing, or public health.Compensation: Compensation will be in accordance with the approved FY27 Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School salary schedule, with a salary range of $57,836 to $100,154.Position Type: Full-Time, school year positionBenefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance are provided. Paid family leave isavailable in addition to FMLA. Employees receive 15 paid sick days and 2 paid personal dayseach school year. College and university course reimbursement is offered.
The MTRS pensionplan, along with 457(b) and 403(b) retirement savings plans are available. The district providesnumerous opportunities for professional development, conference participation, and trainings.Additionally, attractive longevity pay is granted beginning in the eighth year of service.Effective Date of Position: August, 2026Application Procedure: 1. Applications will be accepted up to and including July 3, 2026 or until filled.2. Applications must include a letter of interest and resume.
Applications must be submitted on SchoolSpring (www.SchoolSpring.com): An Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of the Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability in its educational policies as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and Chapter 622. Chapter 622 is a state law and Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 are federal laws.
