2026-2027 School Nurse Substitute Pool @ Alief ISD Various Locations

Alief Independent School District · Houston, TX Full Time

Job Description

2026-2027 School Nurse Substitute Pool @ Alief ISD Various Locations Internal employees: Set to your account to internal before applying at https://aisd.schoolspring.com/internaljobsettings Primary Purpose: To establish a pool of qualified Substitute School Nurses to provide health services to students in the absence of a regular school nurse. Substitute School Nurses play a critical role in supporting the health, safety, and well-being of students across all campuses. Experience: At least 3 years of clinical nursing experience. 1 year of pediatric or school nursing experience preferred. Responsibilities: Provide direct health care to students and staff, including first aid and medication administration. Manage medical emergencies and communicate with parents/guardians as necessary. Maintain student health records in accordance with district policy and state regulations. Monitor communicable diseases and assist with health screenings. Collaborate with teachers, staff, and administrators to promote student health and wellness. Qualifications: Current Texas Nursing License – LVN or RN. Current CPR/First Aid certification. Previous pediatric, public health, or school nursing experience preferred. Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations. Communication: Communicate in a friendly, positive, and professional manner towards students, parents, staff, and administrators. Other: Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Ability to work across multiple campuses with students of various age groups. Ability to use basic computer applications, including email and word processing. If selected, you will be notified to attend a mandatory orientation Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct the work of the Clinic Aide. Supervise students that come to the clinic. Compensation: · Daily Rate: RNs - $360 LVNs - $216 · Hourly Rate RNs – $45/hour LVNs – $27/hour Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals. Posture: Prolonged standing & sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting. Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head. Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds). Environment: All campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors. Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress. Required Documents: Upload Resume Upload a copy of current nursing license (LVN or RN, issued by the state Board of Nursing) Upload a copy of current CPR/First Aid certification. Two professional references. References must be from a supervisor; family member and peer references will not be considered. Internal employees: Set to your account to internal before applying at https://aisd.schoolspring.com/internaljobsettings

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $10.97/hr ($22,818/yr). The typical range is $10.60 – $13.28/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $20,613/yr

Houston Median $22,818/yr

Experienced (90th) $30,597/yr

vs. National Median -34.6%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.