Registered Nurse - Special Education - 2026-27

LADSE; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LADSE in LaGrange, Kentucky seeks a Registered Nurse / Educational Assistant to provide direct nursing services to students in a school setting and support classroom staff with implementing health plans. Responsibilities include physical care, medication administration, and collaboration with families and the educational team.

Qualifications include nursing licensure, pediatric experience, and CPR/First Aid; the role requires lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing or Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
• Experience with pediatric population.
• Current registered nurse licensure in Illinois.
• Current first-aid and CPR program completion.
• Meets Illinois State Board of Education requirements for Educator Licensure with Stipulations (paraprofessional).
• A valid Illinois driver's license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
• The job requires physical exertion (e.g. lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs, transferring students, driving).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing services to students in a school setting.
• Assist the classroom teacher/therapists in implementing the instructional program.
• Provide physical care as needed and administer medication with documentation.
• Communicate students' health and educational experiences to the team and parents.
• Maintain accurate medical records/logs of nursing procedures performed at school.

Skills

Pediatric population experience

Lift up to 50 lbs

Team/parent communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - The LaGrange Area Department of Special Education

The LaGrange Area Department of Special Education

Registered Nurse - Special Education - 2026-27 JobID: 859

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ RN / Educational Assistant
• Date Posted: 7/14/2026
• Date Available: August 2026

Job Title: Registered Nurse / Educational Assistant

Full-time

Different classrooms around the LaGrange area.

Summary: To provide direct nursing services to students in a school setting. All duties are performed in accordance with district/cooperative/state board of education policies and procedures and state law regarding nurse practice. Will also assist the classroom teacher/therapists in theimplementation of the instructional program for students within the educational environment.

Reports To: Classroom Teacher and School Nurse Consultant

Qualifications: Associates Degree in Nursing or Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Experience with pediatric population

Current registered nurse licensure in Illinois

Current first-aid and CPR program completion

Meets Illinois State Board of Education requirements for Educator Licensure with

Stipulations (paraprofessional)

A valid Illinois driver's license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle

Physical

Requirements: The job requires physical exertion (e.g. lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs,

transferring students, driving; assisting students with activities of daily living.)

Professional

Evaluation: Standard practice is to conduct evaluations annually. Evaluations are conducted by the

classroom teacher or program coordinator with input from school nurse consultant

Contract: Length of contract, salary and benefits are established by the LADSE Directing Board

Specific

Domain 1: Planning and Preparation

• Assist the classroom team in developing, organizing, preparing, and implementing instructional materials.
• Promote a classroom culture that conveys dignity and respect and views all students as competent learners.
• Assist in the development and update of individual student's health plans and provide classroom staff with necessary instruction.
• Assist classroom staff in maintaining a clean, safe and organized environment for students that promotes learning and independence.
• Provide assistance in implementing behavior management plans in all educational environments, under the direction of the classroom team.
• Monitor the use and care of equipment and materials within the educational environment to prevent injuries and damage.
• Accompany child on bus when appropriate.

Domain 3: Delivery of Instruction

• Provide physical care as needed, including toileting, diapering, feeding, grooming and transfer
• Provide direct nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students in response to the nursing assessment and in accordance with professional standards, school policy and procedures and state and local mandates.
• Administer medication with appropriate documentation.
• Communicate students' daily health and educational experiences to team members, including parents.
• Implement daily lessons that align with curriculum and students' individual goals and objectives.
• Model positive/communication-based behavioral approaches, as directed by the educational team.
• Assist in data collection by observing and recording information on student progress and sharing information with the team.

Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

• Complete accident/incident reports for students/staff.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all classroom and student health issues.
• Make appropriate referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter.
• Maintain nursing license through continuing education opportunities.
• Serve as professional role model for other colleagues in the educational environment.
• Maintain accurate medical records/logs of nursing procedures performed at school, i.e. gastrostomy tube feedings, suctioning.
• Perform other health or school related work as required.

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Postings current as of 8/29/2026 8:18:44 PM CST.

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