LPN Health & Wellness Specialist — Special Needs School Care

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools Health & Wellness Services in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking an 8-hour Special Needs Health Care Attendant (LPN) for the school year. The role requires an active LPN license and a high school diploma with nursing coursework.

Primary duties include providing medical assistance to special education students, supporting instructional activities, and responding to emergencies. The position is full-time and on-site, with a pay rate of $20.61–$23.95 per hour and immediate

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school supplemented by college-level coursework in nursing.
• Incumbents must possess an LPN license.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical assistance and health care to students with special needs and support instructional activities.
• Assist with personal hygiene, feeding, dressing and mobility needs.
• Administer first aid and respond to emergencies; assist with specialized medical procedures as required.
• Support teachers with instructional activities for small groups of students.
• Escort students to buses and classes and assist with mobility equipment.
• Assist with physical therapy, occupational therapy and mobility development.
• Prepare and maintain medical instruments and equipment in a sanitary condition.
• Attend trainings and inservices as directed.
• Perform related duties as assigned by building administrators.

Education

High school diploma with nursing coursework

LPN license

Job description

Fort Wayne Community Schools Health & Wellness Services in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking an 8-hour Special Needs Health Care Attendant (LPN) for the school year. The role requires an active LPN license and a high school diploma with nursing coursework.

Primary duties include providing medical assistance to special education students, supporting instructional activities, and responding to emergencies. The position is full-time and on-site, with a pay rate of $20.61–$23.95 per hour and immediate