Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant JobID: 1627 Position Type: Support Staff (Non-Certified) Date Posted: 7/7/2026 Location: Poplarville Lower Elementary Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Description Title: Certified Nursing Assistant Position Purpose: To work closely with students with disabilities who are assigned by the Special Education Director to provide direct health, personal care, and instructional support services to students with disabilities in school settings, to maintain appropriate and equitable participation in their least restrictive environment. Works collaboratively with teachers, therapists, nurses, and administrators to ensure students receive appropriate educational and health-related services in a safe environment. Essential Functions Support special education students with medical needs as directed by the school nurse, and in accordance with the doctor's orders and district policies in the general and special education settings. Monitor and report changes in student health, behavior, or physical condition to the appropriate personnel. Assist with feeding programs, including specialized diets and feeding protocols. Maintain confidentiality regarding student health and educational records. Assist students in self-care as assigned by the teacher and/or school nurse(i.e., changing, toileting, feeding). Assist in the implementation of therapy programs developed by speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and/or other support staff. Communicate effectively with the teachers, nurses, therapists, administrators, and parents as directed regarding any problems or special circumstances regarding individual students. Supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, lunch, recess, field trips, and community-based instruction. Serve as the chief source of information for your assigned students to help any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the classroom teacher. Operate and/or assist in the use of student mobility devices such as, but not limited to, walkers, wheelchairs, braces, and canes. Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality. Implement and maintain student-specific behavior, medical, emergency, or crisis plans. Maintain accurate records related to personal care, health services, and assigned duties. Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities. Follow all district, state, and federal regulations regarding special education services. Additional Duties: Participate in professional development activities as assigned. Follow school and district policies and procedures. Promote a positive image of the school district to the public. Other duties as assigned by the nurse, teacher, and/or principal. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment: Uses medical equipment to provide health care to students/staff, including, but not limited to, blood glucose monitor, stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, aspirators. Uses personal computers. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses and injuries, nutrition, and related areas. Ability to provide care for all students assigned Ability to convey appropriate medical information to school district staff or medical professionals to ensure a proper maintenance in the school setting. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed for the position. Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, the Internet, Outlook, electronic mail). Ability to problem-solve job-related issues. Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and students with special needs. Ability to follow oral and written orders from supervisors, administrators, physicians, and to coordinat…