C.N.A. Health Aide Para - 7.5 hrs/day

Position Type:
Paraeducator/Lifeskills Paraeducator

Date Posted:
5/26/2026

Location:
Midland Trail Elementary School


Student Health Aide
Job Description

Purpose: The Student Health Aide is responsible for monitoring the health and welfare of assigned students, delivering direct care (e.g., medication administration, tube feeding, toileting, etc.) to medically fragile students as directed by, and under the supervision of, the building/district RN in charge. The Student Health Aide also assists the classroom Instructor in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. To accomplish these tasks, the Student Health Aide works closely with the staff and administration of the District.


Responsible to: Principal, School Nurse, and Principal


Payment rate : Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education


Qualifications:


1. Must have current CNA and CPR certification.


2. Knowledge of the operation of various office machines.


3. Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office (after employment offer is made).


4. Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.


Essential Functions:


1. Facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.


2. Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.


3. Ensure all activities conform to District guidelines.


4. Communicate and work effectively and efficiently with members of the school district and community.


5. React to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, meeting deadlines as assigned.


6. Operate all classroom equipment appropriately as assigned.


7. Implement the vision and mission of the District.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:


1. Requires the ability to regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs.


2. May require some physical exertion, such as stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and turning.


3. Work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions.


4. Flexible regarding scheduling, working conditions and locations.


General Responsibilities:


1. Assist classroom teacher and school nurse in the daily care of students with health care needs.


2. Work with small groups of students.


3. Assist individual children in need of special educational attention.


4. Perform clerical duties.


5. Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the teacher.


6. Assist teacher with non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack, toilet, and clothing routines.


7. Observe and follow all school district policies at all times.


8. Respond to information requests in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner.


9. Implement and follow all District health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.


10. Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as directed by the Principal or
Teacher.


11. Administer medications, tube feedings, and other nursing tasks/procedures as assigned and delegated.


12. Assist students with activities of daily living (e.g., feeding, toileting assistance).

13. Assist with implementing and documenting health care plans in cooperation with the school nurse for the purpose of addressing students' health needs and implementing health care directions.


14. Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. transportation, restroom, playground, hallway, bus loading zones, fire drills, assemblies, cafeteria, etc ) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive environment conducive to learning.


15. Adhere to required program guidelines as defined by the Kansas Plan for Special Education and Turner Special Education Procedural Manual.


16. Maintain appropriate, confidential records, provide timely reports, and keep student information and records confidential.


17. Keep current on new information, innovative ideas, and techniques by attending staff development activities and participating in professional growth opportunities.


18. Ability to perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the
Supervisor of Special Services in accordance with negotiated agreement.

Term of Employment: Academic year with extra days if assigned.


Evaluation: Performance effectiveness will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.


Approved:
10/03/23