Teacher Assistant and Van Driver; Sp. Ed. Private School

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Full Time Clerical FLORIDA CITY, Florida City, FL, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $14.50 To $14.50 Hourly

NAME OF ORGANIZATION: The Arc of South Florida Page 1 of 4

PROGRAM: Project Thrive,ACE Academy and / or Children’s Trust grants.

TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Regional Director, Principal, Assistant Principal, Educational Supervisor specific to each program (e.g. Principal, Education Specialist or Lead Teacher) and Classroom Teacher

CURRENT POSITION: X EXEMPT: FULL TIME:

PROPOSED POSITION: NON-EXEMPT: X PART TIME:

SUBSTITUTE:

TEMP / SEASONAL:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

General Statement of Responsibilities:

• The Teacher Assistant who is also a Van Driver is responsible for the safe transport of the children to and from school and for ensuring that the van is in compliance with safety requirements.
• Under the supervision of the Regional Director/Principal, Educational Supervisor and Classroom Teacher, the Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the teacher in the overall supervision of the classroom and ensuring the health and safety of all children in attendance.
• The Teacher Assistant is actively involved in ALL aspects of the program including but not limited to direct interaction with the children, families and staff of The Arc of South Florida.
• The Teacher Assistant is responsible for keeping the site clean and organized, assisting with record keeping and evaluation of children and carrying out other duties as requested by supervisors.

Minimum School and Training Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalency. CDA or FCCPC preferred.
• First Aid / Infant/child CPR within the required time frame of the specific program.
• Maintain ongoing professional development training according to program design.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years driving experience.

Specific Duties - including but not limited to:

• Initiate interactions with children.
• Lead small groups.
• Participate in all aspects of care of children including diapering, feeding and positioning.
• Incorporate therapy recommendations into daily routine under supervision of teacher.
• Use developmentally appropriate practices.
• Assist teacher in implementing curriculum through school program curricula.
• Assist teacher in implementing the Family Support Plan or Education Plan. Page 2 of 4

• Transport children to and from school safely and punctually.
• Do “the sweep” to check for all children at the end of each ride. Utilize the “No Child Left Behind” System.
• Follow all established procedures including Birth-Two Standards Transportation Policies and any additional Agency, Project Thrive or ACE Academy policies.
• Complete all required paperwork including Child Sign-In/Sign-Out Sheets mileage, gas receipts, and repair receipts.
• Utilize technology appropriately as relates to transportation.
• Comply with all safe driving operations and rules and understand that GPS monitoring can track all driving behaviors and locations.
• Ensure the van is in compliance with all safety inspections and emissions requirements and cooperate with Van Coordinator regarding insurance and registration regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of van at all times.
• Maintain a clean driving record.
• Ensure van is only used for agency transportation purposes.

• Follow all Agency Policies & Policies and the Employee Handbook.
• Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
• Safety:
  • Follow all Agency safety and security policies and procedures
  • Report accidents, injuries and unsafe…