Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): Special Education - Walton Middle School - 2026-27 School Year

Albemarle County Public Schools•Charlottesville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNA will provide medical services at Walton Middle School to support students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) as needed. This position is responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of the student(s) in the identified special education program and completing health related tasks; does related work as required. Works under the supervision of the classroom teacher and the school's registered nurse. In addition to the general responsibilities listed below, specific responsibilities of this position include: Ride transportation for field trips to and from school with student Implement and monitor seizure protocol Implement and monitor tube feed protocol Assist staff with hygiene protocol including diapering/toileting Assist staff with transferring student from equipment Awareness of alternative communication device protocol and assistance with implementation Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds Are you looking to work in a school division where students are engaged in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences, becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? Then look no further! In Albemarle County Public Schools, we work together as a team to end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children’s success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds. We will know every student! We are the first public school division in Virginia, and among the first in the country, to develop and implement an Anti-Racism policy with the expressed purpose of building school communities that share the responsibility to recognize and end racism, eliminate inequitable practices that result in achievement gaps, and support the unique gifts, talents, and interests of every child. In ACPS, “all” really means all. GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK: Works primarily with those students who are severely to profoundly limited in their ability to perform independently in terms of basic motor, sensory, self-care, medical, cognitive and/or behavior function. Provides responsible para-professional, clerical, and human support in assisting the classroom teacher in the management and instruction of special education students; performs related tasks as required and directed. All work is performed under the direction and supervision of the special education teacher and school nurse; however, the aide may independently carry out particular aspects of the instructional program which includes activities outside of the normal school facility .

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
Minimum one (1) year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Hold appropriate credentials as a Certified Nursing Assistant and certified in First Aid and CPR.
Ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled/handicapped students.
Willing to learn specialized instructional/management techniques employed with disabled/handicapped students.
Demonstrates sound judgment.
Ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff.
Basic computer and clerical skills.
Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the care of children with special health needs preferred.

Responsibilities

Ride transportation for field trips to and from school with student
Implement and monitor seizure protocol
Implement and monitor tube feed protocol
Assist staff with hygiene protocol including diapering/toileting
Assist staff with transferring student from equipment
Awareness of alternative communication device protocol and assistance with implementation
Carries out instructional plans as designated by special education teacher and the student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP)
Maintains student training data according to prescribed procedures
Undergoes training in prescribed medical procedures for assigned student to include such tasks as tube feeding, monitoring and medication administration
Takes and records vital signs at prescribed intervals and as warranted
Monitors neurological and respiratory status and reports to the special education teacher and nurse when rates are outside of the identified normal range
Is able to follow the Individual Health Care Plan (IHP) and recognizes and responds appropriately to emergencies
Recognizes when student is having a medical emergency, such as a seizure, and takes appropriate action to include first aid measures and assists with the administration of emergency medication
Assists with toileting, feeding, and positioning of students; performs functions related to hygiene and comfort for assigned students
Prepares, cleans, and maintains classroom, bathroom, and other areas for medical or sanitary duties
Assists with medical related duties, i.e. catheterization, gastrointestinal feedings, assistive breathing devices, colostomy and ileostomy needs, both in the school setting and while transporting to and from school
Strictly adheres to a daily schedule which regularly and systematically accounts for the student’s IEP.
With special education teacher's supervision and direction, carries out behavior management programs as appropriate
Assists special education teacher in related instructional activities (e.g., field trips, library, assembly, etc.) as directed
Assists in physical movement of students from one learning environment to another
Performs such duties as attendance, recording and collection of lunch monies as directed by special education teacher
Performs such clerical duties as typing, filing, and copying at the direction of special education teacher
Supervises and trains students during free time and other non-instructional periods as directed by special education teacher
Assists in maintenance of special education students' records, under the supervision of special education teacher and/or building principal
Performs other duties as assigned by special education teacher or administration
Participates in team meetings
Assists with carry-over of related services, i.e., Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech, Adapted Physical Education, and Vision.