Nurse's Assistant Pool - 26-27 SY

Madison Metropolitan School District; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 29,299 - 41,729; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Madison, Wisconsin, seeks a dedicated health assistant for the 2025-2026 school year. The role involves providing basic emergency care, monitoring student health, and administering medications. Candidates should possess an RN or LPN license, CPR/AED and First Aid certifications, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse student populations. This position fosters an inclusive and supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with diabetes.
• Experience working cross-culturally or commitment to improve cultural competence.
• Experience working with school age children is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic emergency care for illness or injury.
• Monitor students' health during recovery.
• Administer medications under the school nurse's delegation.
• Maintain student health records.
• Notify personnel of emergency situations.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to follow directions

Confidentiality maintenance

Independent work

Emergency judgment

Typing (40 w.p.m.)

Education

Licensed RN or LPN

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Tools

Windows environment experience

Job description

District Wide

Starting Compensation: $25.78

Employment Type: Non-Exempt

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for openings for the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.

Why You Should Work with MMSD! The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. We have a simple but bold vision—to ensure that every school is a thriving school, that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff.

We have a great compensation package. Visit our benefits page and compensation page for more information.

Becoming a Model School District MMSD is committed to being anti‑racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel at school. To achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions who are committed to being anti‑racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive.

We firmly believe in creating a challenging and rewarding work environment, while supporting employees in their career path. We strive to provide, encourage, grow, and develop a talented workforce that better supports and represents the diversity of our student population.

About Our District

The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 25,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low‑income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.

About This Posting

This is an “applicant pool” posting. It does not signify that vacancies actually exist at this time. The purpose of this posting is to develop a pool of qualified applicants, should vacancies become available.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide basic emergency care for illness or injury
• Monitor students' health status during periods of short-term rest or recovery
• Administer medications and carry out nursing procedures under the delegation of the school nurse
• Maintain student health records, via computers and patient care records
• Notify appropriate personnel of emergency situations, including parents, physicians, building personnel, and hospitals
• Order and maintain all necessary supplies and equipment in the health office
• Maintain cleanliness of the health office, including health office laundry
• Assist in school health screening follow up
• Prepare bulletin board displays
• Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse students, staff, and community, orally and in writing
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Ability to maintain student confidentiality
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to direct others
• Ability to make judgments and perform when confronted with emergency situations
• Able to type at least 40 w.p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with students with diabetes
• Experience working in a windows environment
• Experience working cross‑culturally and/or commitment to work toward improving one's own cultural competence (i.e., valuing difference/diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one's skills and expertise, and having the desire to learn in these areas)
• Licensed RN, LPN, or completion of MATC‑MMSD School Nurse's Assistant course in the previous 2 years
• CPR/AED certification
• First Aid certification

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience working with school age children desired
• Fluency in Spanish is highly desired
• Experience working in middle or high school setting as nurse's assistant
• Demonstrated skill working in fast paced environment with need to multi‑task throughout the day

Next Steps

• Upon submitting, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. Based on your application materials, a hiring manager may reach out to you to schedule an interview.
• Candidates who have indicated fluency in Spanish and/or Hmong are invited to apply for our bilingual positions as well. If interested in a bilingual position, candidates would be asked to complete reading, writing, and oral language proficiency assessments.

Environmental Adaptability

• Job requires sitting, standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs), climbing, bending, reaching and kneeling. (Medical exam required for employees transferring from EA job to NA or SEA job)
• Ability to work under general safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the individual so classified.

Working Conditions

• Work may require travel to different locations within the district and to off‑site meetings
• Position may require working evenings, nights, and some weekends
• School‑based positions are required to be in person unless otherwise directed by the building principal

Disclaimer: This position description is subject to change at any time. The above job description does not limit the duties and responsibilities listed above. Employees in this position may be required to perform additional job‑related tasking as directed by the supervisor.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to seek a diverse and talented workforce. We encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. To be considered for this opportunity, you must apply on our career page.