Saginaw Area Consortium
Position Type:
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Date Posted: 9/26/2025
Location: Saginaw ISD Special Education
District: Saginaw Intermediate School District
RESPONSIBLE TO: Building Administrators, Nursing Supervisor, and
Special Education Supervisor
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
USW Union, Health Care Assistant Schedule. Pay Rate- $18.59-$20.24
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Health Care Assistant is responsible for providing health services for the local district or center-based students with health care needs as delegated or assigned. This position will assist in the provision of a positive educational opportunity for all students by promoting a climate of health and well-being while meeting individual health care needs of students as identified in the student's Individual Education Plan.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides student specific health related services as determined by the physician and assigned. Maintains and updates medical records for students in accordance with building/program and Michigan Department of Public Health. Performs specialized health care procedures including but not limited to:
Feedings (oral, enteral, tube, nasogastric) Catheterizations (straight and foley) Suctioning (oral and nasal) Other health related tasks under the delegation of the School Nursing Administrator
Provides support to assist with the efficient operation of all nursing responsibilities. Ensures that all activities conform to the district's guidelines. Reacts to change productively and handles other tasks as assigned. Performs routine first aid procedures and assists in screening ill or injured children according to established procedures. 8. Appropriately and safely operates all health equipment as required. Supports the value of a healthy and safe school environment. May engage in prolonged sitting or standing in the accomplishment of job responsibilities. In the performance of job responsibilities, may be exposed to bodily fluids including but not limited to blood, mucus, gastric secretions, urine, stool, vomit, oral, and nasal secretions. Works in noisy and crowded environments and completes tasks while subject to many interruptions. 13. Maintains CPR certification. Maintains and organize health records. QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a High School Graduate. Basic computer skills. Must have CPR Certification. Certified Nursing Assistant certificate or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license preferred. Must have EIPA score of 3.0 or higher. Must demonstrate knowledge of:
Signs and Symptoms of basic childhood illnesses. Basic medical terms, codes, and acronyms. Basic treatment for medical conditions.
Prior work experience with children in an educational setting is preferred. Must have knowledge and demonstrate ability in the use of computers and standard office equipment, including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records Documentation. Prior experience with tube feedings, catheterizations, and work in a wellness setting preferred. Willingness to be trained in medical procedures delegated by the School Nurse Administrator. Must be able to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials up to fifty (50) pounds in the course of performing essential job responsibilities. Must be able to stoop, bend, and reach in the course of performing essential job responsibilities. Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work well with staff, parents, and students of special education. All applicants who are conditionally considered for employment will, as a final step in the placement process, be required to submit to a drug screen test.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE : Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/sisdcc/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=4499. Click "Start an application for employment. Inside the Saginaw Area Consortium-Employment Application box, under the "Activities for you" click "Start" or "Login". A cover letter and resume may be uploaded.
All applicants who are conditionally considered for employment will be required to submit to a drug screen test.
Frontline Job ID: 4499 *Applicants desiring disability accommodations should contact the Human Resources Office* "An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action MFH Employer"
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Saginaw Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, disability, age, or national origin in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Andrea Wise, Executive Director of Human Resources Saginaw Intermediate School District 3933 Barnard Road Saginaw, MI 48603 Telephone: (989) 799-4733
For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, see the following website: http://1.usa.gov/1Jssk6D or call 1-800-421-3481.
Date Posted: 9/26/2025
Location: Saginaw ISD Special Education
District: Saginaw Intermediate School District
RESPONSIBLE TO: Building Administrators, Nursing Supervisor, and
Special Education Supervisor
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
USW Union, Health Care Assistant Schedule. Pay Rate- $18.59-$20.24
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Health Care Assistant is responsible for providing health services for the local district or center-based students with health care needs as delegated or assigned. This position will assist in the provision of a positive educational opportunity for all students by promoting a climate of health and well-being while meeting individual health care needs of students as identified in the student's Individual Education Plan.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides student specific health related services as determined by the physician and assigned. Maintains and updates medical records for students in accordance with building/program and Michigan Department of Public Health. Performs specialized health care procedures including but not limited to:
Feedings (oral, enteral, tube, nasogastric) Catheterizations (straight and foley) Suctioning (oral and nasal) Other health related tasks under the delegation of the School Nursing Administrator
Provides support to assist with the efficient operation of all nursing responsibilities. Ensures that all activities conform to the district's guidelines. Reacts to change productively and handles other tasks as assigned. Performs routine first aid procedures and assists in screening ill or injured children according to established procedures. 8. Appropriately and safely operates all health equipment as required. Supports the value of a healthy and safe school environment. May engage in prolonged sitting or standing in the accomplishment of job responsibilities. In the performance of job responsibilities, may be exposed to bodily fluids including but not limited to blood, mucus, gastric secretions, urine, stool, vomit, oral, and nasal secretions. Works in noisy and crowded environments and completes tasks while subject to many interruptions. 13. Maintains CPR certification. Maintains and organize health records. QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a High School Graduate. Basic computer skills. Must have CPR Certification. Certified Nursing Assistant certificate or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license preferred. Must have EIPA score of 3.0 or higher. Must demonstrate knowledge of:
Signs and Symptoms of basic childhood illnesses. Basic medical terms, codes, and acronyms. Basic treatment for medical conditions.
Prior work experience with children in an educational setting is preferred. Must have knowledge and demonstrate ability in the use of computers and standard office equipment, including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records Documentation. Prior experience with tube feedings, catheterizations, and work in a wellness setting preferred. Willingness to be trained in medical procedures delegated by the School Nurse Administrator. Must be able to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials up to fifty (50) pounds in the course of performing essential job responsibilities. Must be able to stoop, bend, and reach in the course of performing essential job responsibilities. Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work well with staff, parents, and students of special education. All applicants who are conditionally considered for employment will, as a final step in the placement process, be required to submit to a drug screen test.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE : Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/sisdcc/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=4499. Click "Start an application for employment. Inside the Saginaw Area Consortium-Employment Application box, under the "Activities for you" click "Start" or "Login". A cover letter and resume may be uploaded.
All applicants who are conditionally considered for employment will be required to submit to a drug screen test.
Frontline Job ID: 4499 *Applicants desiring disability accommodations should contact the Human Resources Office* "An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action MFH Employer"
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Saginaw Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, disability, age, or national origin in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Andrea Wise, Executive Director of Human Resources Saginaw Intermediate School District 3933 Barnard Road Saginaw, MI 48603 Telephone: (989) 799-4733
For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, see the following website: http://1.usa.gov/1Jssk6D or call 1-800-421-3481.