2026-2027 Instructional Assistant/Personal Care CNA - Sunrise Middle School

Paradise Valley USD 69•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The job of Instructional Assistant - Personal Care CNA is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting medically fragile students one-on-one; providing for their special health care needs; assisting the teacher with small group instruction; and collaborating with the nurse to meet student's educational goals.

Requirements

Adhering to safety practices
Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications
Preparing and maintaining accurate records
Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios
Reading a variety of manuals
Writing documents following prescribed formats
Presenting information to others
Solving practical problems
Instructional procedures and practices
Age appropriate student activities
Safety practices and procedures
Conflict resolution
Stages of child development/ behavior
First aid and CPR
Scheduling activities
Gathering and/or collating data
Using job-related equipment
Flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances
Working with data utilizing defined and similar processes
Operating equipment using standardized methods
Working with a diversity of individuals and/or groups
Working with a variety of data
Utilizing a variety of job-related equipment
Independent problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans
Independent interpretation of guidelines
Adapting to changing work priorities
Communicating with diverse groups
Maintaining confidentiality
Working as part of a team
Working with constant interruptions
Maintaining a positive rapport with students, employees and community
Job related experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Technician or Patient Care Technician
Criminal Background Clearance
Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Responsibilities

Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs and/or developing children's daily living activities and behavioral skills.
Assists student with mobility concerns (e.g. wheelchair transfers, bus loading and unloading, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate needs.
Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
Collaborates with the nurse for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services; providing information and/or complying with care plan.
Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents (e.g. teachers, parents, counselors, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
Escorts student for the purpose of providing assistance and ensuring their safety.
Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
Monitors student during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. lunch, bus stops, playground, classroom, field trips, public transportation, assemblies, kitchen, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.