Transportation Aide - Special Needs

Position Type:
Transportation/Transportation Aide

Date Posted:
12/18/2024

Location:
Transportation Department

Date Available:
01/06/2025

Closing Date:
Until Filled Internal Transfer Deadline: 01/07/2025
TITLE:

Transportation Aide

QUALIFICATIONS:
Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining such
Has the ability to read and follow written directions
Must be 18 years of age
Has valid Certification in first aid training including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Has the ability to lift and assist in the moving of children of various weights numerous times per day
Has the ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, and staff
Must be of good moral character
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:

Be familiar with and follow written guidelines, policies, procedures and directions from supervisor as they relate to special needs and preschool children
Assist in the management of students riding the bus
Assist in the seating of students riding the bus
Assist children getting on and off the bus
Ensure that students are properly picked up and dropped off to parents and teacher assistants
Be familiar with and follow written guidelines, policies, procedures and directions as they related to special needs and preschool children
Supervise the use of assistive devices (wheelchairs, braces, etc.)
Load and unload students including operation of lift system (may require lifting)
Assist with emergency management of children
Assist with evacuation procedure of students
Implement special IEP services for students
Administer basic first aid, when necessary
Attend all appropriate training programs given, relating to transportation of special needs and preschool children
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