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Medical Special Education Associate JobID: 633

+ Position Type:

Support Staff/ Special Education Associate

+ Date Posted:

7/7/2025

+ Location:

High School

Hours: Monday - Friday 7:45 am - 3:30 pm

Starting Pay: $18.00/hour

Position Summary:

The Medical Special Education Associate will provide one-on-one special education, medical and personal care support to students in grades 5-12 with significant medical and physical needs. This position is critical in ensuring the student’s health, safety, and well-being throughout the school day while promoting the student’s independence and inclusion in the educational environment.

Responsibilities:

Student Care and Medical Support:

+ Assist students with lifting, transferring, and positioning, using proper body mechanics and safety techniques.

+ Provide daily living assistance to the student, including support with toileting, grooming, hygiene, and mobility needs (e.g., transferring between wheelchair and desk).

+ Support students with feeding needs, which may include oral feeding, tube feeding, or other medical interventions as directed by a nurse or healthcare provider.

+ Assist with the use and maintenance of medical devices (e.g., suction machines, oxygen tanks, G-tubes, mobility aids).

+ Medication distribution

+ Administer basic first aid as needed and respond appropriately to medical emergencies.

Safety and Supervision:

+ Work closely with special education teachers, nurses, and staff to implement the student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP), ensuring all medical and personal care requirements are met.

+ Support IEP implementation as directed by special education staff, gathering and recording specific data related to the IEP as needed.

+ Collaborate and problem-solve any issues with the IEP roster teacher and other staff to address the student’s unique needs.

Collaboration and Communication:

+ Work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, teachers, and administrators to implement and follow student care plans.

+ Document and report medical documentation accurately and promptly.

+ Communicate effectively with staff and families regarding student needs, concerns, and observations.

+ Maintain confidentiality of student information at all times.

Qualifications:

+ High school diploma or equivalent required.

+ Experience working with individuals with medical needs, physical disabilities, or special needs preferred.

+ CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) or related certification preferred but not required.

+ Basic life support (BLS) and first aid certification are required.

+ Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

+ Ability to follow prescribed medical protocols and handle confidential information professionally.

+ Experience working with disabled students in a structured situation is highly desired.

+ Experience working with students in a classroom setting is highly desired.

Physical Requirements:

Work Posture Requirements

In a typical Workday, Frequency of task is indicated by D, M, or W.

Time:

R – Rarely (<1 rep/Day)

O – Occasionally (1-100/day)

F – Frequently (101-500/day)

C - Continuously (500+/day)

Frequency:

D – Daily

M – Monthly

W - Weekly

Physical Demands

R (<1 /day)

O (1-33%)

F (34-66%)

C (67-100%)

Standing

Sitting

Walking

Balancing

Bending

Squatting

Kneeling

Below Shoulder Reaching

D - up to 50 lbs

Above Shoulder Reaching

Crawling

Climbing

NA

Sustained Trunk Bending

Sustained Reaching

Sustained Crouching

Twisting

Jogging

NA

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