Transportation Aide - Special Needs

TITLE:  Transportation Aide - Special Needs
                                                                                                 
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining such
2. Has the ability to read and follow written directions
3. Must be 18 years of age
4. Has valid Certification in first aid training including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
5. Has the ability to lift and assist in the moving of children of various weights numerous times per day
6. Has the ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, and staff
7. Must be of good moral character
8. Must be able to exercise confidentiality in dealing with preschool and special needs children

REPORTS TO:  Transportation Coordinator/Director of Transportation
 
JOB GOAL:  To insure the safety of children on the bus and administer to situations as they arise during transportation
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Be familiar with and follow written guidelines, policies, procedures and directions from supervisor as they relate to special needs and preschool children
2. Assist in the management of students riding the bus
3. Assist in the seating of students riding the bus
4. Assist children getting on and off the bus
5. Ensure that students are properly picked up and dropped off to parents and teacher assistants
6. Be familiar with and follow written guidelines, policies, procedures and directions as they related to special needs and preschool children
7. Supervise the use of assistive devices (wheelchairs, braces, etc.)
8. Load and unload students including operation of lift system (may require lifting)
9. Assist with emergency management of children
10. Assist with evacuation procedure of students
11. Implement special IEP services for students
12. Administer basic first aid, when necessary
13. Attend all appropriate training programs given, relating to transportation of special needs and preschool children
14. Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the supervisor

 
           
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:     

• Hourly (Grade 30)
• 6.5 – 8 per day
• 32.5 – 40 per wk.
• 180 days
• 9 ¼ months
• Board approved 4-8-04, Revised 9-11-08, Revised 6/9/2016