Substitute Transportation Associate

Substitute Transportation Associate

Indianola Community School District Transportation
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- Indianola, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: Immediately

NDIANOLA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position Description

Position Title:

Substitute Transportation Associate

Department:
Transportation and/or Special Education

Reports To:

Transportation Director

SUMMARY:

Provides assistance and supports to students under the direct supervision of the bus driver.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Supervises and monitors students in a variety of settings and accompanies them as they move about the bus.
• Assist bus driver in organizing and maintaining physical spaces.
• Assist certified personnel in implementing students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Assists students in generalizing and reinforcing skills across settings.
• Provides communication and social skills supports.
• Assists certified personnel in preparing and implementing accommodations and modifications prescribed by students’ IEPs.
• Assists certified personnel in the collection and recording of progress monitoring data using metrics prescribed by students’ IEPs.
• Uses specialized equipment to support the unique needs and abilities of entitled students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities daily.
• Works as a team member on building level committee and collegial activities within the building and District.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Meets core expectations for all staff reflected in Iowa Administrative Code, Board Policy, and the district performance evaluation system.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises students during bus ride to and from school and activity trips.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating equipment used in specialized health care equipment; operating assistive technology devices and equipment; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications;

and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: basic needs and behavior of children with severe physical, cognitive or vision disabilities; assistive technology devices;

instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; and basic child development theory and principles, as needed.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances;…