Special Education Health Aide Floaters / Classroom Floaters - Multiple Positions

Young World Physical Education; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 2,494,833 - 2,617,440; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Warren, Michigan, seeks a Special Education Health Aide for immediate hire. This full-time position involves providing critical medical and instructional support to special education students across the district.

Responsibilities include administering medications, assisting in classroom activities, and maintaining student records. A High School Diploma is required, and the role offers a starting pay of $18.11 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Basic skills assessment at 70%.
• Ability to communicate with parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the medical needs of assigned students.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Support the teacher with classroom duties.

Skills

Medical assistance

Classroom support

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Special Education Health Aide Floaters / Classroom Floaters - Multiple Positions

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Job Details

Job ID: 5808138

Application Deadline: Apr 15, 2027 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The job of a Special Education - Health Aide was established for the purpose/s of providing the medical needs of an assigned special education student(s) and assisting assigned teaching personnel with the supervision and instruction of the assigned student(s) whose medical needs/disabilities necessitate special medical assistance/understanding/coaching; assisting teachers in developing students' daily living, academic and behavioral skills; and performing classroom clerical tasks.

BARGAINING UNIT MEMBERS WILL BE CONSIDERED FIRST

Work Year

Work Year : Class D

7.0 hours/day 8:15am-3:45pm-Start and Stop times will vary up to an hour based on assignment 195 days/year

Locations

Locations: Varies. Will be placed where needed throughout district.

Probationary Pay Rate : $18.11/hr for first 45 worked days then increased to $18.68/hr.

Qualifications : High School Diploma or its equivalent. Must have basic skills assessment, pertinent to position qualifications, at 70%. If testing is not on file, selected candidates will be contacted for testing.

Basic Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce lesson plans.
• Administer medications, medical procedures and/or treatment, under the direction of the school nurse and according to school district policy, for the purpose of meeting the medical needs of assigned students.
• Assist teacher in bus loading and unloading for the purpose of providing a safe environment for the students.
• Assist the teacher in dealing with emergency student physical, emotional and/or behavioral situations as they arise for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assist the teacher with planning of the individual student’s objectives (e.g. academic, behavioral, social, etc.) for the purpose of meeting the student’s goals.
• Communicate information obtained from parent/guardian regarding changes and updates related to student health/medical needs to the appropriate staff for the purpose of continual evaluation of student needs.
• Confer with teachers, ancillary staff, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing students' objectives.
• Implement established infection control policies and procedures for the purpose of maintaining a safe and clean environment for students and staff.
• Implement individual student plans, under the direction of the school nurse and/or administrator, for the purpose of meeting the student’s academic, social and daily living skills.
• Implement under the supervision of the teacher, instructional programs, testing, and assessments including community-based instruction, in accordance with lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study.
• Maintain health services for assigned student in accordance with State and Federal regulations and organization policy for the purpose of maintaining district, state and federal compliance.
• Maintain required documentation for activities within areas of responsibility in an accurate and timely manner for the purpose of maintaining compliance with district policy.
• Maintain students' files/records (confidential, non-confidential), under the direction of the school nurse and/or administrator, for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing reliable information.
• Monitor individual students, classroom, library, lunch time and playground/recess activities, etc. for the purpose of providing a safeand positive learning environment and implementing the goals of the individual student.
• Perform clerical functions within the classroom (e.g. attendance, scheduling, copying, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or administrator in providing records/materials.
• Provide one-on-one physical assistance to students with medical needs/disabilities that require special assistance (e.g. monitoring blood levels, care of tracheal tubes, colostomy bags, catherization, etc.) for the purpose of meeting health and medical needs of assigned students.
• Supervise and assist individual and small groups of students, as directed by teacher(s) in such activities as play time, drills and games, field trips and personal hygiene/toileting for the purpose of providing required care for assigned students.
• Support and maintain classroom procedures for the purpose of providing a positive learning environment.
• Maintain regular personal attendance and punctuality for the purpose of ensuring efficient delivery of services to the District.
• Occasionally assist other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.11 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required