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Special Education Transportation Assistant

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, and in conjunction with the Supervisor of Transportation, provides needed transportation assistance to special education students and performs other duties related to this job description.

Education/Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Licenses and Certifications

Current First Aid and CPR certificate. CPI certification to be provided upon hire

Experience

One Year of paid or volunteer experience working with children in an educational or child care setting is highly desirable, preferably involving children with special needs, or any combination of training experience that is likely to provide the desired knowledge and abilities.

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions
Ability to communicate effectively with others
Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment
Ability to manage student behavior
Ability to work well with children with disabilities

Major Responsibilities and Duties Student Management

Assist in the implementation of student Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Behavior Plans.

Assure that all Students are safely seated according to regulations and/or instructions as determined by the assigned bus driver and in compliance with the student's IEP.

Provide necessary help for students entering and exiting the school vehicle.

Ensure that all personal belongings/equipment of students are safely and properly secured during transit.

Monitor and record student behavior as required in the student's IEP or Behavior Plan to promote an orderly atmosphere in the vehicle during transport.

Assist in the enforcement of District policies and procedures related to transporting Special Education students.

Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

Assist driver in keeping bus clean and performing pre- and post-trip inspections.

Knowledge of:

General concepts of child growth and development and child behavior characteristics.

Routine record keeping.

Public education goals and objectives

First Aid practices and procedures.

Ability to:

Relate, be comfortable and exercise patience and tact with students that have multiple behavior and/or physical handicaps.

Understand and implement Behavior plans and IEPs as they relate to the transporting of Special Education students.

Follow written and oral directions.

Function calmly and appropriately in emergencies.

Assist students with specialized health needs.

Appropriately utilize Crisis Prevention/Intervention (CPI) strategies and techniques if needed for safety reasons.

Maintain confidential student information.

Write and speak grammatically correct English.

Maintain and foster effective working relationships with students, staff, and parents or guardians.

Working Conditions:

Tools/Equipment Used: Specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling

Motion: Frequent walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching

Lifting: Frequent heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive equipment

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise and vehicle fumes; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases); work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts; may work irregular or prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Salary Information

Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay grade: IS 01

Days/Months: 180/10

Terms:

At-Will