Certified Nursing Assistant / Special Education Aide

Position Type:
Support Staff (non-certified)/Special Education Assistant

Date Posted:
2/14/2026

Location:
Mark DeLay Elementary School

Date Available:
03/01/2026

Closing Date:
When filled
JOB TITLE: Certified Nursing Assistant / Special Education Aide

JOB GOAL: The Certified Nursing Assistant is to assist professional nursing personnel in providing quality, compassionate care for students and assist Early Childhood Special Education Classroom in the implementation of the instructional program for students with disabilities.


REPORTS TO: Classroom Teacher/District Nurse/Building Principal


QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with special education students and staff. Meets Illinois State Board requirements for teacher aides. Graduate of an approved CNA Program with a current licensed practical nurse licensure in IL Current first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation program completion. Experience in nursing preferred


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain an awareness of each student's individuality and respond in a manner conveying dignity and respect.
• Assist the classroom teacher in developing, organizing, preparing, and implementing instructional materials.
• Support individual students through hands-on demonstrations and coaching in classrooms, under the direction of the classroom teacher and educational team.
• Provide assistance in implementing behavior management plans in the classroom, community, and work environments, under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Model positive/communication-based behavioral approaches, as directed by the educational team.
• Assist the classroom teacher in meeting students' daily care needs (toileting, grooming, diapering, feeding, positioning, transferring, etc.).
• Assist district educational teams in structuring school environments to enable inclusive educational activities for their students.
• Assist classroom staff in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized environment for all students.
• This position requires the ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Assist the classroom staff in data collection by observing and recording information on student progress and sharing information with the team.
• With guidance from the classroom teacher in skillfully performing assigned duties, serve as a professional role model for aides and paraeducators.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher/supervisor to promote the overall instructional program.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• To perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by employee's supervisor, the principal, or the superintendent

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten-months.
Hourly During Student School day (6.75 Hours per day)
Starting rate of $17.64 per hour.
IMRF
Paid Sick/Personal Days
Health/Dental/Vision benefits available

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Apply on-line.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Applications will be reviewed and selected by the school Principal and Director of Special Education.