Classroom RN or LPN/Teacher Assistant

This is a nursing position that supports the medical needs of students in the classroom. When not providing direct nursing service, the nurse acts as a teaching assistant to support the educational goals of the students.

Job Goal

The Medical/Teacher Assistant will work with students with unique medical needs that require a higher level of medical knowledge. They will perform medical procedures not normally provided by the regular teacher assistant in order to maintain students in the least restrictive environment. They will also act as active members of the educational team in providing services to students. The Medical/Teaching Assistant will work under the supervision of the Certified School Nurse assigned to the student's program.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Illinois
• CPR certification
• Paraprofessional or Substitute Approval from ISBE

Responsibilities

• The Medical/Teacher Assistant's primary responsibility is to the individual student's health and safety needs. When these needs are met, the MA/TA will follow the duties outlined for the general Teacher Assistant.
• Under the direction of the Certified School Nurse, assist in the development of classroom health plans and provide classroom staff inservice regarding health plans.
• Perform medical procedures that are necessary for students who require medical assessment (e.g., blood glucose monitoring, catheterizations, gastrostomy tube care, tracheostomy care).
• Monitor and assist students in daily routines and help students follow individual daily schedules, including activities of daily living.
• Document procedures and health status of students on daily log.
• Communicate changes in the health status of students to CSN and Teacher.
• Handle medical emergencies appropriately and classroom problems quickly and efficiently, reporting to the CSN.
• Provide instruction to students individually and/or in small groups following the Teacher's lesson plans and with Teacher direction.
• Accompany, assist, and monitor students as needed in all other areas of the school program outside of the classroom (e.g., mainstream classes, community, vocational, transportation to and from home if appropriate).
• Implement established classroom and individual behavior management plans.
• Provide medical care during student transportation as required.

Physical Requirements

• Dexterity to type, write, utilize scissors, and operate office machines.
• Physical ability to perform all physical management techniques with fidelity.
• Physical ability to lift and position students.

Pay

$29.59–$33.36 per hour