School Health Aide for Special Needs Students

Collinsville Community Unit School District; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Collinsville Community Unit School District is seeking a Health Care Attendant at Webster Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is non-certified and supports students with special needs, following the school nurse's instructions and providing daily personal care.

Work day is 7 ½ hours with a ½ hour unpaid lunch; 180-day school year; salary per CEAA bargaining agreement. Applicants must be a high school graduate and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must demonstrate a patient and receptive attitude toward children with special needs.
• Ability to establish a warm and supportive relationship with children on a group or individual basis.
• Must demonstrate a professional attitude.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding students.
• Must be able to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Must be able to maintain composure under stressful conditions (i.e., medical emergency).
• Must be able to follow oral instructions and written instructions.
• Must be able to carry out school nurse's instructions independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out written and/or verbal instructions provided by the school nurse, the student's teacher, or the parent.
• Assist with non-instructional activities, including providing daily and emergency personal care needs.
• Perform routine care, monitoring and health care activities.
• Assist students in accessing the playground; monitor while on playground for safety.
• Perform wheelchair positioning and movement; monitor use of wheelchair lift.
• Eat lunch with student(s) as required; assist student(s) with feeding and remove spilled food or other disorder if necessary.
• Assist in keeping classrooms neat and orderly and in supervising leisure time activities.
• Assist in monitoring students in halls, on school grounds, in cafeteria, etc., as assigned or required.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of busses.
• Personal and facilities cleaning as required; assisting with toileting needs and/or changing diapers and clothing when soiled.
• Perform certain medical procedures or give medication under supervision and with appropriate instructions.
• Catheterization of students.
• Accompany students on field trips to attend to medical, physical, and safety needs
• Monitor students for seizure activity or other medical concerns and respond accordingly
• Assist students with mobility limitations to move about the school grounds as/if needed.
• Carry out other assigned duties and responsibilities appropriate to the position.

Skills

Patience

Relationship-building

Empathy

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Composure

Follow Instructions

Nurse Instructions Execution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Collinsville Community Unit School District is seeking a Health Care Attendant at Webster Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is non-certified and supports students with special needs, following the school nurse's instructions and providing daily personal care.

Work day is 7 ½ hours with a ½ hour unpaid lunch; 180-day school year; salary per CEAA bargaining agreement. Applicants must be a high school graduate and able to work independently and as part of a team.