School Bus Associate Job Winterset Iowa USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Winterset

Winterset CSD

We will strive for excellence, ensuring all students are College, Career, and Life Ready.

Job Description Classroom Associate

TITLE:
Bus Associate

DEPARTMENT:
Special Education

REPORTS TO:
Transportation Director

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:
Director of Special Programs and Classroom Teacher and Transportation Director

BASIC FUNCTION:
To provide physical and behavioral support to students to and from attendance centers in the safest and most efficient manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge and skills commensurate with assigned position

Good communication and problem solving skills

Ability to carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

Desired:

Experience working with students who have behavioral, emotional, learning, and/or physical disabilities, highly desirable.

Good communication and problem solving skills.

Ability to carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

Must clear criminal and child abuse background checks.

High school diploma or equivalent required, training commensurate with position desired.

Preferred experience in transportation services, as an educational associate or other related experience supportive of student needs.

SKILLS AND JOB FUNCTIONS (For all Winterset CSD Positions)

Demonstrated Experience or is Willing to Acquire the Following

Skills:

Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the district mission of "We will empower a community of lifelong learners who strive for personal excellence through meaningful relationships and real world, authentic learning experiences."

Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the districts core values;

Excellence - high expectations for all in everything we do
Innovation - in our approach to problem solving and learning
Pride - in self, others, school, and community
Relationships - amongst all stakeholders as foundational to our success.
Sense of Belonging - where all students, staff, and community members feel valued and connected.

Exhibits essential dispositions necessary to build positive working relationships with administration, colleagues, parents, students and the Winterset community.

Ability to Affim and Encourage Others
Ability to Grow Groups
Self-Control
Social Skills
Self-motivated
Optimistic
Ability to Demonstrate Genuine Caring

Exhibits effective communication skills

Demonstrates the ability to be self-directed and problem solve

Demonstrates enthusiasm towards learning and continuous growth as an educator and individual.

Demonstrates a positive attitude towards others.

Demonstrates self-efficacy in that their actions empower others to be successful.

Demonstrates confidentiality as needed and required.

Seeks out opportunities to improve professional competence through professional development.

Identifies individually and collaboratively areas for growth and seeks out opportunities to grow in these areas.

Complies with all Winterset Community School District Board Policies, Handbook Policies, and Contractual Responsibilities.

INTERPERSONAL

SKILLS:

Interacts positively with staff and students

Displays a positive attitude.

Participates effectively as a contributing member of teams.

Responds appropriately to, and acts on, constructive feedback.

PERFORMANCE

SKILLS:

Demonstrates initiative.

Accepts and follows bus driver direction, seeking clarification as needed.

Responds to emergency situations in accordance with school district procedures.

Supervises and maintains order and control according to school district policy.

Provides effective supervision.

Performs duties, as assigned by supervisor.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Adheres to school and district policy and procedures.

Completes essential in-service training (e.g. blood borne pathogens, Chapter 103, etc.) and utilizes those procedures during the…