Health Aide

Sylvania; Marengo Township (MI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Calhoun Intermediate School District is seeking a Health Care Aide – LPN/CNA to provide medical treatments and personal care to students with disabilities under a nurse's supervision.

Responsibilities include administering medications, maintaining equipment, and supporting IEP-enabled activities while ensuring safety and confidentiality in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing or LPN program or CNA license is required.
• Current LPN or CNA license in the state of practice is required.
• Experience providing student health services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe students to detect health needs and provide care per care plan.
• Administer medications and treatments prescribed by physicians.
• Maintain medical equipment and ensure supplies are sterile.
• Provide first aid according to established procedures.
• Support teachers with IEP-related health and instructional activities.
• Use software for communication and documentation purposes.
• Follow universal precautions and maintain confidentiality.
• Assist with school bus loading/unloading and classroom supervision.

Skills

LPN license

CNA license

Medication administration

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree in nursing or LPN program

Certified Nursing Assistant license

Tools

EMR systems

Communication software

Job description

HEALTH CARE AIDE – LPN/CNA

Provide prescribed medical treatments and personal care to students with disabilities under the supervision of a Certified School Nurse and pursuant to a written care plan.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned.

• Observe special education students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
• Administer medication and treatment prescribed by physicians.
• Assemble and use such equipment as catheters, tracheostomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers.
• Sterilize equipment and supplies.
• Administer first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures.
• Attend clinical meetings on behalf of students to support plan treatments needed at school.
• Assist school personnel in maintaining sanitary standards in schools.
• Use various software packages for communication and documentation purposes.
• Implement, model and train others in the use of universal precautions.
• Assist the classroom teacher with implementation of each student’s Individual Education Program involving development and implementation of instruction, behavioral and therapeutic activities.
• Carry out instructional support and training activities with students under the direction of the teacher in school setting, on Community Based Instruction (CBI), and on Work Placements.
• Assist students in meeting self-help, health and behavior needs including toileting and personal care needs.
• Assist with maintaining classroom organization (supplies, materials, other).
• Assist instructional staff in the supervision of students while loading and unloading of students on the buses, in gym and on the playground.
• Regularly lifts 50 lb. individually and or pushes over 100 lb. students.
• Understand and be aware of medical needs of students and following medical protocol under the supervision of a nurse as appropriate.
• Implement behavior management programs and techniques and maintain documentation of student progress relative to IEP goals and objectives.
• Maintain classroom including management of required forms and records.
• Sanitizes classroom, equipment and other areas as assigned.
• Maintain regular consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain a professional personal appearance.
• Adhere to district health and safety procedures.
• Adhere to Board Policies.
• Maintain confidentiality.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Associate's degree in nursing/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program or Certified Nursing Assistant license

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

License from the State to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Nursing Assistant

DATE POSITION IS OPEN

August 24, 2026

DATE POSTING IS CLOSED

August 20, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (Internal); Until filled (External)

SALARY

Step 1 $22.34/hour

CALHOUN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice of Non-Discrimination and Notice of Complaint/Grievance Procedure for Federal and State Laws

A. Non-discrimination Notice

It is the policy of the Calhoun Intermediate School District to provide an equal opportunity for all individuals and not to discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, marital status or age in its programs, services, activities or employment. With respect to employment, the District does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the district’s nondiscrimination policies.

Jessica Clothier
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Calhoun Intermediate School District
17111 G Drive North
Marshall, MI 49068
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

B. Complaint/Grievance Procedure Notice

I. Any person believing that the Calhoun Intermediate School District or any of the District’s staff has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of non-discrimination laws or district non-discrimination policies may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance to the district’s Civil Rights Coordinator.

Jessica Clothier
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Calhoun Intermediate School District
17111 G Drive North
Marshall, MI 49068
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

II. The person who believes s/he has a valid basis for grievance shall discuss the grievance informally and on a verbal basis with the District’s Civil Rights Coordinator, who shall in turn investigate the complaint and reply with verbal answer to the complainant. S/He may initiate formal procedures according to the following steps:

Step 1

A written statement of the grievance signed by the complainant shall be submitted to the District’s Civil Rights Coordinator within five (5) business days of receipt of answers to the informal complaint. The Coordinator shall further investigate the matters of grievance and reply in writing to the complainant within five (5) business days.

Step 2

If the complainant wishes to appeal the decision of the District’s Civil Rights Coordinator, s/he may submit a signed statement of appeal to the Superintendent of Schools within five (5) business days after receipt of the Coordinator’s response. The Superintendent shall meet with all parties involved, formulate a conclusion and respond in writing to the complainant within ten (10) business days.

Step 3

If the complainant remains unsatisfied, s/he may appeal through a signed written statement to the Board of Education within five (5) business days of his/her receipt of the Superintendent’s response in step two. In an attempt to resolve the grievance, the Board of Education shall meet with the concerned parties and their representative within twenty (20) business days of the receipt of such an appeal. A copy of the Board’s disposition of the appeal shall be sent to each concerned party within ten (10) business days of this meeting.

The District’s Coordinator, on request, will provide a copy of the District’s grievance procedure and investigate all complaints in accordance with this procedure.

A copy of each of the Acts and the regulations on which this notice is based may be found in the District Coordinator’s office.