Personal Care Assistant / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Position Type :

Special Education / Paraprofessional (Substitute Certificate Required)

Date Posted : 10 / 7 / 2025

Location : Nixa Junior High

Date Available : 10 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : until filled

PRIMARY TASKS & MAJOR ACTIVITIES

Medication administration, health monitoring, first aid and emergency response, personal care assistance to include activities of daily living such as toileting, feeding, dressing and mobility assistance, medical equipment management, communication and collaboration with education and nursing staff within the building, documentation and record keeping, classroom integration and participation, teacher assistance, individualized care, adapting the classroom environment, and maintaining confidentiality.

Please review full job description for more specific information related to these areas of support.

EDUCATIONAL / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education : High School graduate or equivalent

Certification : Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred; Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification (in-district training provided); CPR certified

Experience Desired : Home or community health, Pediatrics

Other Requirements : Must successfully pass a background check and drug test satisfactory to the Board of Education. Must maintain licensure. Understand and support the District's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan.

Excellent organizational skills, strong oral and written communication skills, time management, and telephone skills. Computer knowledge and assistive technology.

Physical Requirements / Environmental Conditions : Requires prolonged sitting and standing; walking, requires stooping, bending, reaching and lifting; pushing, grasping, talking, hearing, and seeing.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus.

Using repetitive motions; requires physical exertion to manually move, lift (50 pounds) of materials or lift or carry children from wheelchairs, etc.

Application Procedure :

Please apply online at www.nixapublicschools.net. Contact HR@nixaschools.net or (417) 724-6270 for assistance.

Nixa Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nixa Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Attachment(s) :

• Personal Care Assistant.pdf