Special Education CNA

Yankton School District 63-3; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Yankton School District 63-3 is seeking a SPED Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support students with health care plans under the supervision of a certified special education teacher.

The position is hourly for assigned school days with a starting rate of $20.70. The CNA will care for students, assist with mobility, and help the team meet IEP goals in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed CNA or nurse.
• Experience with mobility aids or in school settings preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with two-person lifts where required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and activities of daily living as defined by student IEP/health plan.
• Assist students in accessing the learning environment and participating in activities.
• Collaborate with special education teachers and the Director of Student Services to implement health plans.

Skills

CNA certification

Patient care

School experience

Mobility assistance

Medical knowledge

Education

Licensed CNA or nurse

Job description

Job Description:

A SPED Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a classified employee who works under the supervision of a certified special education teacher and works collaboratively with the special education team to provide services as defined within the individual student's health care plan or Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

The CNA is responsible for using skills to care for students which could include but it not limited to: personal care (i. toileting, feeding, grooming, oral hygiene), activities of daily living, and other skills necessary for the student to access the school environment and make progress toward the mastery of individual IEP goals. CNAs may help students access the learning environment by assisting students with mobility limitations and by facilitating the students' learning as directed by the classroom teacher, building administrator, or Director of Student Services.

This position follows the school calendar and is an hourly position for the assigned school days. Starting rate for this position is $20.70

Criteria:

A. The applicant must be a licensed CNA or nurse.

B. Preference may be given to applicants with experience using Hoyer lifts, experience in a school setting/special education, or experience with the medically disabled.

C. Physical requirements may include:

• Sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting while performing duties
• Use of eyes, hands, and finger coordination to enable the use of equipment and writing utensils
• Lifting/pushing/pulling or carrying up to 50 lbs,; may have to lift students when assistance is required; able to safely lift 50 lbs. each in a two person lift, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need.

Postings current as of 8/3/2026 7:58:50 AM CST.