The Westbrook School Department is seeking a Building Nurse at Congin School, beginning for the 2026-2027 school year.
  
About the Position
  
The Building Nurse plays a critical role in supporting a safe, healthy, and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive. Serving as the school's primary health professional, the nurse provides direct care to students, including first aid, illness assessment, and management of chronic health conditions. Responsibilities include administering medications, maintaining accurate health records, and developing and monitoring Individual Health Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Care Plans (ECPs), while supporting student accommodations as needed.

The nurse is responsible for promoting overall school health by monitoring communicable illnesses, ensuring compliance with immunization requirements, conducting health screenings, and responding to medical emergencies. Maintaining a safe and welcoming health office is an essential component of the role.

Collaboration is central to the position. The nurse works closely with staff, families, and healthcare providers to support student well-being and serves as a key liaison between home and school. 

The ideal candidate is a licensed Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to student-centered care. Experience in pediatric or school nursing is preferred.

About the School

Congin School is a warm and welcoming school community located in Westbrook, Maine. At Congin, we celebrate academic growth in our students, embrace multiculturalism and work hard to ensure our students are also developing both socially and emotionally. Congin School is proud to be a BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) school where all staff collaborate to ensure every student is recognized, heard and thriving within our school community. Our curriculum includes the Units of Study for literacy and Zearn for math, both of which allow for differentiation in the classroom. At Congin, we have multiple supports in place that allow students to access their learning in ways that match their individual needs and preferred learning styles. We engage in school wide initiatives and activities that promote a true sense of belonging for our students and staff and we make every effort to demonstrate that each member of our school family knows they are safe and welcome to be themselves. We would love to explore your potential to become the newest member of our Congin community. 

About the District

Proudly serving one of the most diverse communities in the state in a growing suburb of Portland, Maine's largest city,  the Westbrook School Department is dedicated to fostering a representative and inclusive workforce in order to grow as a culturally rich and equity focused district. All voices are heard in our schools. Through our student-centered programs, we meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of all learners and embrace our identity as a whole child district. Our schools serve learners in PK-high school as well as Career and Technical Education and Adult Education. We nurture a collaborative working environment and a culture of continuous growth through supportive leadership, high expectations, and opportunities for professional learning. We also offer competitive pay and generous benefits. Together we fulfill our One Promise: The best education for all, for life. We invite you to join our team!

To apply, submit all materials including qualifications and CHRC. EOE.