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

Albemarle County Public Schools; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Wellness program

Discounts on gym memberships

Job summary

Albemarle County Public Schools is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support students with special education needs at Walton Middle School. This role involves providing medical services, implementing health protocols, and assisting with daily activities to ensure student health and well-being.

The ideal candidate should have at least one year of CNA experience and relevant certifications, including First Aid and CPR. Competitive pay and benefits including health and dental coverage are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Experience in the care of children with special health needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services to support special education students.
• Implement and monitor medical protocols for assigned students.
• Assist special education teacher and staff in related activities.

Skills

Empathy towards disabled students

Basic computer skills

Sound judgment

Education

High school graduation

Certified Nursing Assistant credentials

Certified in First Aid and CPR

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): Special Education

Walton Middle School

2026-27 School Year

Responsibilities

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; it also 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

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.

Essential Functions

• 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 tasks such 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.
• Follows 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Minimum one (1) year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Experience in the care of children with special health needs preferred. Hold appropriate credentials as a Certified Nursing Assistant and certified in First Aid and CPR.

Physical Conditions and Nature of Work

Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classroom, gym, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, lifting up to 80 pounds, and other physical activities necessary for the movement and comfort of disabled students are required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Regular movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Personal hygiene of disabled students in changing catheters, diapers and clothing is required. Training and immunization against blood borne pathogens is necessary. Occasional lifting of equipment such as audio‑visuals weighing up to 50 pounds may be required. Occasional attendance to parent conferences, building‑level meetings and division‑wide meetings and training activities beyond normal assigned hours is necessary. Daily personal and close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members, parents and medical professionals may be required. Contacts with community and division‑level staff may require considerable tact and diplomacy. Contact with children requires considerable empathy and understanding of students with disabilities.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

Benefits

ACPS employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including health and dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more.