Educational Instruction Library Worker Certified Nursing Assistant Job at NITELI

Hillsborough County Public Schools

Duties:

• Provides for the physical care, well-being, and supervision of students with disabilities under the direction of the RN and teacher.
• Performs basic medical procedures according to written protocols and under supervision of an RN, as allowable per state statutes and district policies.
• Monitors, assesses, and begins treatment to address student medical needs/conditions, when needed for emergent situations (seizures, allergic reactions, respiratory arrest, etc.).
• Administers first aid and medications to students (after training) as directed by the RN.
• Maintains records of daily health service activities.
• Adheres to the daily schedule and assignments.
• Assists teacher in implementing the instructional programs of the district.
• Prepares and organizes instructional materials, as directed by the teacher.
• Participates in inservice and professional development activities.
• Follows teacher lesson plans and provides supervision of students in the absence of the teacher.
• Establishes and maintains positive, professional communication among students, staff, and parents, as applicable, per the direction of the instructor.
• Assists with the duties of Paraprofessional 1 and 2 as directed by the teacher.
• Assists with the implementation of the classroom management system under the direction of the teacher.
• Assists with the implementation and use of sign language or augmented communication systems related to the student’s communication needs as directed by the teacher.
• Implements instructional activities such as reading out loud, small group subject lessons, art activities, music activities, cooking, etc. as directed by the teacher.
• Is responsible for performance of light custodial duties that relate to the safety and hygiene in the classroom and other environments accessed by the student as directed by the teacher.
• Assists students with community-based instruction and training, both on and off campus, as directed by the teacher.
• Supervises student behavior using positive behavior supports and interventions in the classroom, lunchroom, on school grounds, and at off-campus activities, as directed by the teacher.
• Participates in parent involvement activities that may include conferences as directed by the teacher.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Accepts criticism and feedback. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations. Exhibits tact and consideration. Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner. Offers assistance and support to co-workers. Works cooperatively in group situations. Works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.

Education: A high school diploma or GED. Degree or formal training in related field such as child care, or prior experience in education preferred.

Experience: One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in education, child care, or related field preferred.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Certified Nursing Assistant. Must be considered highly qualified per the United States Department of Education and Florida's Differentiated Accountability Model. Meet one of the following criteria: Completed requirement for an Associate Degree or higher Q-NCLB-A, completed 60 semester hours or two years of study at an institution of higher education- Q-NCLB-B, or passed the ParaPro Test with a score of 457 or higher – Q-NCLB-C.

Language Skills: Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Writes simple correspondence. Effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills: Adds and subtracts two digit numbers and multiplies and divides with 10s and 100s. Performs these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability: Applies understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Deals with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office.

Schedule: Subject to school schedule, Monday - Friday.