Entry Level School Nurse Jobs
New grad school nurse jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with little to no experience, where strong clinical rotations or internship hours often carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Non-Profit & Social Services, with employers like Spring Independent School District, San Francisco Unified School District, and Emory University hiring at this level now.
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**** This is a Remote Position with Tucson Unified Virtual Academy ****
SUMMARY
The Social Worker assists a Licensed Clinical or other Social Worker with their daily tasks to include providing material supportive services to students and their families in order to achieve maximum functioning and promote student achievement. As needed other duties may include but not limited to student assessments, maintenance of student case files, participation in multidisciplinary or IEP team meetings and weekly supervisory sessions. Serves as an integral part of a problem-solving team at the building level.
See full job description here!
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Social Worker - Bachelor's
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field from an accredited program at a college or university
- Ability to support a variety of students behavioral needs
- Reliable mode of transportation
- Ability to work well with a team and multitask
- Ability to manage time and problem-solve
- Availability to work flexible hours, as needed
Min Salary: $42,618.50 Max Salary: $49,478.76
Social Worker - Master's
- Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Provider
- Dependable mode of transportation
- Availability to work flexible hours as needed
Min Salary: $45,692.80 Max Salary: $53,047.93
Social Worker - LCSW
- Current License as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health
- Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Provider
- Dependable mode of transportation
- Availability to work flexible hours as needed
Min Salary: $51,988.87 Max Salary: $59,874.56
REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE
- FBI fingerprint background check.
- Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
- Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire)
- MVReport – showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
- Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees
- Bloodborne Pathogen training offered by TUSD Risk Management Department
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Bilingual – Spanish/English
- Previous experience in a school setting
- Experience working with diverse or underprivileged populations.
- Master’s degree in Social Work
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) provider
COMMENTS
EFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: Multiple Locations – District-Wide TUSD Regions Map
FTE: Varies. Typical Teacher FTE 1.0, 7.5 hours per day.
WORK CALENDAR: 9.5 months – 207 days (212 days for new to district teachers)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE TEACHER HIRING PROCESS:
This is a pooled job posting for positions across the district. By applying, your application will be added to a candidate pool accessible to schools or departments seeking to fill current or future vacancies. If your qualifications match the needs of a specific site, you may be contacted directly for further consideration.
If you are having trouble securing an interview, please contact Careers@tusd1.org.
CURRENT VACANCIES:
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy/C.O.L.E. – Online 1 position 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours
Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.
Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.
Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.
Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.
Now Hiring with Higher Pay! Thanks to community support, our posted rates now include increases funded through a community-approved override guaranteed through June 2031. Apply today!
**** This is a Remote Position with Tucson Unified Virtual Academy ****
SUMMARY
The Social Worker assists a Licensed Clinical or other Social Worker with their daily tasks to include providing material supportive services to students and their families in order to achieve maximum functioning and promote student achievement. As needed other duties may include but not limited to student assessments, maintenance of student case files, participation in multidisciplinary or IEP team meetings and weekly supervisory sessions. Serves as an integral part of a problem-solving team at the building level.
See full job description here!
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Social Worker - Bachelor's
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field from an accredited program at a college or university
- Ability to support a variety of students behavioral needs
- Reliable mode of transportation
- Ability to work well with a team and multitask
- Ability to manage time and problem-solve
- Availability to work flexible hours, as needed
Min Salary: $42,618.50 Max Salary: $49,478.76
Social Worker - Master's
- Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Provider
- Dependable mode of transportation
- Availability to work flexible hours as needed
Min Salary: $45,692.80 Max Salary: $53,047.93
Social Worker - LCSW
- Current License as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health
- Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Provider
- Dependable mode of transportation
- Availability to work flexible hours as needed
Min Salary: $51,988.87 Max Salary: $59,874.56
REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE
- FBI fingerprint background check.
- Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
- Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire)
- MVReport – showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
- Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees
- Bloodborne Pathogen training offered by TUSD Risk Management Department
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Bilingual – Spanish/English
- Previous experience in a school setting
- Experience working with diverse or underprivileged populations.
- Master’s degree in Social Work
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) provider
COMMENTS
EFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: Multiple Locations – District-Wide TUSD Regions Map
FTE: Varies. Typical Teacher FTE 1.0, 7.5 hours per day.
WORK CALENDAR: 9.5 months – 207 days (212 days for new to district teachers)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE TEACHER HIRING PROCESS:
This is a pooled job posting for positions across the district. By applying, your application will be added to a candidate pool accessible to schools or departments seeking to fill current or future vacancies. If your qualifications match the needs of a specific site, you may be contacted directly for further consideration.
If you are having trouble securing an interview, please contact Careers@tusd1.org.
CURRENT VACANCIES:
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy/C.O.L.E. – Online 1 position 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours
Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.
Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.
Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.
Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.
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Entry Level School Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level school nurse job?
Entry level school nurse employers look for candidates with an active RN license, a completed nursing degree, and any hands-on clinical experience such as rotations, internships, or volunteer work in pediatric or community health settings. Highlighting CPR certification, strong communication skills, and familiarity with student health protocols gives candidates a clear edge at this stage, even with minimal paid experience.
Which companies hire entry level school nurses?
Companies hiring entry level school nurses right now include Spring Independent School District, San Francisco Unified School District, and Emory University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of public school districts, private school networks, and staffing agencies that place nurses across K-12 and higher education campuses.
Are there remote entry level school nurse jobs?
Yes, though most school nursing roles require an on-site presence given the nature of student care. About 3% of entry level school nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth triage, health coordination, or administrative nursing support rather than direct in-person student care.
Are these new grad school nurse jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior school nurse roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or clinical rotation hours in place of paid work history, or explicitly invites candidates who are newly licensed. Searching for these signals helps new grad applicants find roles where they compete.
Which industries hire the most entry level school nurses?
Entry Level school nurse roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they depend on consistent, on-site health coverage for students and rely on steady pipelines of newly licensed nurses to fill those frontline positions.