Certified Nursing Assistant - 2026 - 2027 School Year

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support basic student health care under the direction of the school RN. The role involves collaborating with parents, children, and staff to address health and dental needs and ensure compliance with health policies.

Responsibilities include health screenings, immunization tracking, record-keeping, and coordinating care plans with nurses and nutrition staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year or more of relevant experience; pediatric experience preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain one per district rules.
• Ability to travel to sites across the district and work in a multi-ethnic environment.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides support for basic student care meeting program guidelines and standards.
• Ensure health and dental needs are addressed with parents, children and staff.
• Conduct health screenings and gather immunization information per guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records and utilize district databases for monthly/annual reports.
• Collaborate on Health Care Action Plans and coordinate care for students.

Skills

CNA

Pediatric experience

Communication skills

Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

• Please note: This is a continuous job posting seeking multiple candidates for positions available throughout the 2026 - 2027 school year **

Job Description

• Please note: This is a continuous job posting seeking multiple candidates for positions available throughout the 2026 - 2027 school year **

About This Job

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant provides support for basic student care that meets program guidelines and performance standards. Works directly with parents, children and program staff to ensure identified health and dental needs are addressed.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.
• Salary Range: $21.397 - $25.677/hour.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .

What You'll Do

• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides support for basic student care that meets program guidelines and performance standards. Works directly with parents, children and program staff to ensure identified health and dental needs are addressed.
• Ensures compliance with related laws and policies, such as reporting suspected child abuse and immunization and Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) laws.
• Assists with and/or completes health screenings (e.g. vision, hearing, dental, height, weight, etc.); collaborates with parent/guardian and relevant staff to obtain physical examinations as required, per program guidelines.
• Reviews health and nutrition histories and follows up on health concerns; completes health and developmental history.
• Determines immunizations are current at the time of enrollment and a written plan is in place to ensure needed immunizations are completed in a timely manner.
• Determines or assists in establishing a source of ongoing and accessible medical and dental care.
• Collaborates with Registered Nurse and other staff as appropriate to develop Health Care Action Plans for specific health care concerns; maintains ongoing communication with appropriate staff to assure completion and coordination of services to children and families.
• Collaborates with nurse and nutrition consultant to obtain healthy weight determination and provide nutrition education to families.
• Works with school-based health staff/RNs to consult on medical referrals, and if needed, to provide triage for minor acute illnesses and accidents.
• Maintains accurate and organized records, including utilization of District and program databases and other technology platforms, to ensure accuracy of monthly and annual reports.

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) or more years of relevant experience; Pediatric experience is preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license or be able to obtain a Colorado driver’s license within the state’s required time frame for new residents and meet the District’s insurability requirements.
• The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance.
• Effective communication skills.
• Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• High degree of integrity in handling confidential information.
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment with district and school leaders, faculty, staff and students.
• Works collaboratively with others on a team.
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to travel to sites across the district.
• Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.