CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

Oakland Human Resources Consortium; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Avondale is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support special education students in a school setting. The role includes health-related duties, mobility assistance, and coordination with teachers to implement individualized plans.

Responsibilities involve classroom support, medication administration after training, and maintaining confidentiality. The position requires 18+ years old, state licensure, and reliable attendance in a collaborative district environment.

Qualifications

• CNA or Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• Current State of Michigan Licensure.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Mental and physical ability to perform duties; must pass a physical exam including drug test.
• Attendance to the job is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom-based academic support as directed by the special education teacher.
• Assist disabled students with educational, personal, health, and behavioral needs as needed.
• Maintain open communication with the special education teacher regarding students.
• Assist teachers with routine classroom operations and follow instructions.
• Supervise students in computer use and assist with training and development.

Skills

Health procedure training

Lifting ability

Communication with students/parents

Punctuality/attendance

Team collaboration

Education

CNA Certification

Michigan Licensure

Job description

• Position Type:
  Certified Student Support Services/ School Nurse

Join the Avondale Team!

At Avondale, we’re more than a school district—we’re a supportive community dedicated to personal growth, resilience, and discovery. We invest in our staff through strong professional development and a collaborative network, empowering educators to create exceptional, individualized learning experiences where every student matters and every story counts. Learn more about us at www.avondaleschools.org.

POSITION OPENING:

CNA(Certified Nursing Assistant)

CNA Support Position

WHAT WE NEED:

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

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

Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance to the job is an essential function

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Health procedure training e.g diastat, feeding tube, catheter, diabetic care/monitoring.
• 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
• Attends any required training and in-services
• Attendance to the job is required
• Lifting above the head is required.
• Performs such other duties and or functions as assigned and/ or deemed necessary by the nature of the work assignments
• *Provides general education classroom based academic support (reinforcement) to eligible special education students as directed by the special education teacher. Such support may extend to non special education students in the same classroom who, as directed by the general education teacher, have similar needs.
• *Assist disabled students in their educational, personal, health, and behavioral needs such as self-care, daily living skills, physical mobility, toileting, etc., as needed.
• May assist disabled students by dispensing medication after being trained
• *Maintain open and meaningful communication with the special education teacher regarding all disabled students assigned paraprofessional support.
• *Maintain confidentiality of school related information.
• *Assists teachers with routine classroom operation; follows 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 development and maintenance of special education records.
• *Demonstrates understanding of students' needs, and interacts appropriately with students, parents, and other employees
• *Demonstrates the ability to follow individualized styles of learning and/or behavior plans.
• *Ability to tolerate unique eating/sensory issues (gag reflex demonstration).
• Other duties as assigned by Adminstrator

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers and students Ability to physically manage students and equipment

Able to observe unusual student behavior and advise supervisor

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and kneel on hard surfaces and is occasionally required to walk or stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee frequently will reach above the head and forward. The employee frequently uses hand strength to grasp equipment or students. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 100 pounds such as students or students in wheelchairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

WORK LOCATION:

Deerfield Elementary
3600 Crooks Rd, Rochester Hills MI 48309

SALARY DETAILS:

Per Master Agreement

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Per Master Agreement

EVALUATION:

Per Master Agreement

WHY WORK FOR AVONDALE?

In addition to collaborating with passionate educators on meaningful initiatives, joining Avondale means you’ll also enjoy these outstanding benefits: