CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

Oakland Schools•Rochester Hills, MI

87d•Onsite

About The Position

The Avondale School District is seeking a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) to provide support within the school environment. This role involves assisting students with various needs, including health procedures, academic support, and personal care. The district emphasizes a supportive community focused on personal growth, resilience, and discovery, with a commitment to investing in staff through professional development and a collaborative network.

Requirements

CNA or Medical Assistant Certification is required.
Current State of Michigan Licensure.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
Mental and physical ability to perform assigned job duties; must pass a physical examination including drug test.
Ability to move or transport a minimum of 75 pounds.
Use appropriate communication, display a courteous and caring attitude in dealing with students, parents, and other employees.
Attend any required training and in-services.
Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance to the job is an essential function.
Lifting above the head is required.
Ability to physically manage students and equipment.
Able to observe unusual student behavior and advise supervisor.
Ability to tolerate unique eating/sensory issues (gag reflex demonstration).

Nice To Haves

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Provide health procedure training (e.g., diastat, feeding tube, catheter, diabetic care/monitoring).
Offer general education classroom-based academic support (reinforcement) to eligible special education students as directed by the special education teacher. This support may extend to non-special education students in the same classroom who have similar needs.
Assist disabled students with educational, personal, health, and behavioral needs such as self-care, daily living skills, physical mobility, and toileting.
Dispense medication to disabled students after receiving training.
Maintain open and meaningful communication with the special education teacher regarding all disabled students assigned paraprofessional support.
Maintain confidentiality of school-related information.
Assist teachers with routine classroom operation and follow through on teacher's instructions within time limits.
Assist and supervise students in the use of computers, as assigned.
Attend meetings/functions as specifically directed (does not attend MET and/or IEP meetings).
Participate in and utilize information gained in appropriate staff development.
Assist special education teachers in the development and maintenance of special education records.
Demonstrate understanding of students' needs and interact appropriately with students, parents, and other employees.
Demonstrate the ability to follow individualized styles of learning and/or behavior plans.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator.