School Medical Assistant/CNA

District-Wide; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Norwich Public Schools District-Wide in Norwich, CT, seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant / Medical Assistant (CNA/MA) to provide personal care and health-related support to students under the supervision of the School Nurse.

This 10-month, full-time role requires CPR/First Aid and CT CNA/MA certification, with responsibilities including health office operations, IHCP/IEP-related tasks, and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut certification or registration as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA), as applicable to the position and assigned duties.
• Current CPR certification; First Aid certification preferred.
• Previous experience working with children, preferably in a school, pediatric, healthcare, or special education setting.
• Ability to provide personal care, health-related assistance, and student support appropriate to the individual's training and qualifications.
• Ability to follow directions, maintain confidentiality, and work cooperatively with students, families, and school personnel.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care and assistance to students, including toileting, hygiene, dressing, grooming, feeding, and other activities of daily living, as assigned.
• Assists students with mobility, transfers, positioning, and the use of adaptive equipment in accordance with established safety procedures and training.
• Supports the implementation of assigned student care procedures in accordance with IHCPs, IEPs, and other student plans.
• Assists the School Nurse with routine health office operations and assigned administrative or organizational tasks related to student health services.
• Observes students for changes in physical condition, behavior, or general well-being and promptly reports concerns to the School Nurse.
• Assists with routine health-related tasks appropriate to the employee's qualifications, training, and authorized scope of practice, as permitted by applicable law and district policy.
• Assists students with health and personal care needs during classroom activities, meals, physical education, field trips, transportation transitions, and other school activities, as assigned.
• Supports students with physical, developmental, or other individual needs to facilitate safe participation in the school program.
• Encourages student independence and participation in self-care activities appropriate to each student's abilities.
• Assists the School Nurse with maintaining appropriate records and documentation related to assigned services and student observations, as directed.
• Follows established infection-control procedures, universal precautions, and health and safety protocols.
• Responds appropriately to student emergencies within the employee's training and promptly notifies the School Nurse or appropriate school personnel.
• Maintains the confidentiality of student health, educational, and personal information in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and district policies.
• Communicates professionally and respectfully with students, parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Assists in maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary environment in the health office and other assigned student-care areas.
• Participates in required training and staff meetings related to student care, health, safety, emergency procedures, and other assigned responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the School Nurse, School Health/Nursing Supervisor, and/or Building Administration.

Skills

CNA/MA Certification

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Experience with children

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Job description

School Medical Assistant/CNA

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Job Details

Job ID: 5960280

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT / MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CNA/MA)

JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO: School Health/Nursing Supervisor, School Nurse, Building Administration and/or Director of Student Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Connecticut certification or registration as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA), as applicable to the position and assigned duties.
• Current CPR certification; First Aid certification preferred.
• Previous experience working with children, preferably in a school, pediatric, healthcare, or special education setting.
• Ability to provide personal care, health-related assistance, and student support appropriate to the individual's training and qualifications.
• Ability to follow directions, maintain confidentiality, and work cooperatively with students, families, and school personnel.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant (CNA/MA), under the direction and supervision of the School Nurse, provides personal care, health-related assistance, and support to students to promote their health, safety, dignity, and participation in the educational environment. Responsibilities may include assisting with activities of daily living, supporting routine health office operations, observing and reporting student health concerns, and performing assigned tasks consistent with the employee's qualifications, training, and authorized scope of practice.

As a member of the school team, the CNA/MA works collaboratively with the School Nurse, educators, administrators, and other school personnel to support students' individual health and personal care needs. The employee maintains student confidentiality, follows established health and safety procedures, and promotes student independence to the greatest extent possible.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides personal care and assistance to students, including toileting, hygiene, dressing, grooming, feeding, and other activities of daily living, as assigned.
• Assists students with mobility, transfers, positioning, and the use of adaptive equipment in accordance with established safety procedures and training.
• Supports the implementation of assigned student care procedures in accordance with the direction of the School Nurse and applicable Individualized Health Care Plans (IHCPs), Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and other student plans.
• Assists the School Nurse with routine health office operations and assigned administrative or organizational tasks related to student health services.
• Observes students for changes in physical condition, behavior, or general well-being and promptly reports concerns to the School Nurse.
• Assists with routine health-related tasks appropriate to the employee's qualifications, training, and authorized scope of practice, as permitted by applicable law and district policy.
• Assists students with health and personal care needs during classroom activities, meals, physical education, field trips, transportation transitions, and other school activities, as assigned.
• Supports students with physical, developmental, or other individual needs to facilitate safe participation in the school program.
• Encourages student independence and participation in self-care activities appropriate to each student's abilities.
• Assists the School Nurse with maintaining appropriate records and documentation related to assigned services and student observations, as directed.
• Follows established infection-control procedures, universal precautions, and health and safety protocols.
• Responds appropriately to student emergencies within the employee's training and promptly notifies the School Nurse or appropriate school personnel.
• Maintains the confidentiality of student health, educational, and personal information in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and district policies.
• Communicates professionally and respectfully with students, parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Assists in maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary environment in the health office and other assigned student-care areas.
• Participates in required training and staff meetings related to student care, health, safety, emergency procedures, and other assigned responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the School Nurse, School Health/Nursing Supervisor, and/or Building Administration.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Participates in staff meetings and required training related to assigned responsibilities.
• Maintains required credentials and CPR certification applicable to the position.
• Participates in appropriate continuing education and professional development activities.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable district procedures, infection-control practices, student safety protocols, and confidentiality requirements.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical abilities and other conditions of employment listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of, the physical abilities and other conditions that may be required of positions in this class. Norwich Public Schools encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation to contact the Personnel Department for further information.

• Performing the job duties of this position may require reaching, lifting, standing, walking, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and/or crawling.
• Must be able to assist students with personal care, mobility, positioning, and transfers in accordance with established safety procedures and training.
• May be required to assist with lifting and transferring students, including students weighing more than 50 pounds, using appropriate equipment and safe handling techniques.
• May be required to move classroom materials, adaptive equipment, and other supplies.
• May experience occasional exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather while assisting students during outdoor activities.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:10 month, non-union position, 6.5 hours/day (plus .5 unpaid lunch)

BENEFITS:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave, including sick, vacation, and personal leave, as applicable
• Other employment benefits in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements, Board of Education policies, and/or employment terms

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support service personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23.41 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 90 Town Street
• Norwich, Connecticut 06360
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]