Substitute Special Education Bus Aide

Position Summary

Substitute transportation position for Student Attendance Days, providing physical and behavioral care of special education students during transport to and from school. The individual attention is required due to specific student needs that cannot be managed from the driver's seat. Performs activities involved in the safe boarding, riding, and exiting of passengers.

• Observe and record behavioral management data as required.
• Control aggressive student activity and encourage calm and orderly conduct.
• Assist in implementing behavior management programs and following specific instructions of classroom teacher and/or other Special Education staff.
• Assure that infants are secured into car seats during transportation and that they and their belongings are delivered safely to their parents.
• Assist wheelchair passengers to board, ride and exit the bus.

• Ability to learn and follow behavior management techniques.
• Ability to handle physical care needs and mobility requirements of assigned student.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students.
• Good observation and surveillance skills; ability to recognize potential problems and take appropriate action.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.
• Experience differentiating practices for diverse populations.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations.

Previous training, education, or experience in safety standards and behavioral management techniques.

Strongly preferred.

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Positions at a minimum of four hours (0.5 FTE) are benefit eligible. Eligible employees have access to health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability, flexible spending accounts, 403B, and an employee assistance program. For a complete description of benefits, visit the Employee Benefits webpage.

Upon offer of employment, applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J, and the applicant will be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee.