What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position at Academy School District 20?

Location :

EAC (Education and Administration Center)

Recruiting Start Date :

02 / 27 / 2025

Estimated Start Date :

08 / 14 / 2025

The SPED Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will perform various direct student care activities under the supervision of a registered school nurse. The CNA will work collaboratively with the special education team and provide direct services as defined within the individual student's health care plan and / or Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Note : This position addresses current student needs at the specified school. If the current program / school should experience a change in student needs, the individual filling this position may be required to change locations to another school where needs are demonstrated. This could occur at any time during the school year.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Performs various direct student care activities under the supervision of a registered school nurse
Utilizes nursing skills to care for students requiring medical interventions to include, but not limited to : gastrostomy, measuring vital signs, feeding, oxygen administration, diapering, assistance in activities of daily living, helping with grooming, toileting, oral hygiene, performing range of motion exercises, transferring and assisting in ambulation.
Attends and participates in students' IEP meetings
Independently supports and implements students' IEP goals and objectives in school setting
Act as a communication link to inform appropriate supervisors of progress, changes, problems, and equipment needs
Provide ongoing communication with appropriate staff, parents, and supervisors regarding student progress

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems

Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities

Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities

Ability to work independently without direct supervision

Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility

Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings

Computer proficiency including office productivity applications

Considerable knowledge of policies, procedures, and overall district functions

Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities

Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting

Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness

Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills

Detail-oriented

Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible

Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of office methods and procedures

Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher

Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community

Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills

Student-centered and relationship-focused

Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community

Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.

The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.

The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and / or other staff.

The incumbent is required to work scheduled school / work hours and / or days.

The incumbent may be required to work extended school / work hours and / or days as directed.

The incumbent operates primarily independently and frequently with others in a professional school environment indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally.

Physical Demands : The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions

Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches / squats while performing duties

Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and / or through communication devices

Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils

Typical demands require staff to lift / push / pull or carry up to 50 lbs.; may have to lift students when assistance is required; able to safely lift 50 lbs. each in a two person lift, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs, ladders, and / or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects; and physically restrain students when necessary.

This position is very active and may require moving from one location to another in short amounts of time depending on the needs of students and staff.

Cognitive Functions : The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications :

Certified Nurse Assistant - American Red Cross, First Aid / CPR - American Heart Asc. / Red Cross / Etc., High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience Working with Special Needs Students

Compensation Range : 22.47-23.03

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

37.5

Hours per Day : 7.5 hours

Number of Days per Year :

176 days

Benefits Eligibility :

Full-Time - Regular

For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org).

FLSA Status :

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

How to Apply :

New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format :

A current resume

Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school / location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting.

Hiring Manager Email :

taylor.may@asd20.org Learn More

Salary : $22 - $23

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