Certified Nursing Assistant

Plate Canyon School District RE 1 – Human Resources – Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant – Contract Length: 153 days

Building Principal

• Must maintain a CNA License.
• Clear background reports through fingerprint submission to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and FBI partially paid by employee through payroll deductions.
• One year of professional experience with appropriate age group desired.
• Physical ability to do some lifting, which includes lifting of students for personal hygiene activities.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively with staff and administration.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Ability to take initiative during instructional activities.
• Must be willing to be trained in Best Practices and instructional techniques.
• Appreciation and acceptance of diversity.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Current First Aid and CPR/AED Certification.
• Ability to perform all of the job duties listed under Duties and Responsibilities.

• Assist in the instruction of students with severe needs using lesson plans developed by the SPED Teacher and General Education Teacher.
• Help prepare classroom materials.
• Create and implement curriculum adaptations in collaboration with SPED and General Education Teachers, according to students' individual education plans.
• Assist the Special Education Teacher with supplementary work for students.
• Supervise independent Study.
• Reinforce lessons in small and large groups.
• Assist in classroom demonstrations.
• Assist with individualized program materials.
• Assist in observing, recording and charting behaviors.
• Implement behavior management strategies initiated by the SPED Teacher.
• Assist with crisis problems and discipline as directed by the SPED Teacher.

• Bus Duty – greet students when they arrive in the morning and assist them with getting off of the bus. Take students to their bus at the end of the school day and assist them with getting on the bus.
• Accompany students to classes.
• Supervise students on playground, lunchroom, study hall and field trips.
• Assist students with personal hygiene, which may involve lifting and transferring of students in wheelchairs, as directed by the physical therapist, special education teacher, and school nurse.
  • Utilize universal precautions at all times, as trained, while completing personal hygiene tasks.
  • Adhere to lifting and transferring guidelines as trained in all circumstances.
  • Complete required documentation during all personal hygiene activities.
• Administer medication and other health related tasks to students as directed by the SPED teacher and as delegated by the school nurse.

• Perform work of acceptable quality and quantity.
• Demonstrate dependability and enthusiasm in performing assigned tasks.
• Become familiar with and adhere to Board approved School District Policies and regulations.
• Serve as a positive liaison between the school and the community, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Demonstrate effective relations with other staff members and work in cooperation with them to achieve positive results.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff and the public.
• Demonstrate high personal and professional standards and maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to the position.
• Participate in the writing of personal goals and objectives which demonstrate the ability to develop professionally.
• Attend annual trainings as instructed by the Special Education Teacher.

Certified Nursing Assistants are evaluated annually by the Building Principal. Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Policies GDO and GDO-R:
Evaluation of Classified/Support Staff.

The Certified Nursing Assistant position is an at-will position.

Work Year:
August-July – 153 days per year, 7.7 hours per day (4‑day week).

Salary:
Initial placement on the Classified Salary Schedule, column is at the discretion of the Superintendent. Salary is an hourly rate based on placement on the schedule. Up to ten (10) years credit for previous experience in a comparable position may be allowed.

• Eligible for PERA Retirement Plan.
• Sick…