Aide: Van

Anne Arundel County Public Schools•Pasadena, MD

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Aide: Van assists Special Education, McKinney-Vento, and non-public students while they travel to and from school. The role supports students as they board and exit the alternative school vehicle, monitors them during transportation, and helps ensure the driver can operate the vehicle safely. The aide remains alert to students’ physical and emotional difficulties and mental limitations and responds promptly to medical issues and other problems. The work may involve stooping, pushing, pulling, carrying, bending, and lifting 40 pounds independently, as well as assisting students in wheelchairs by pushing or pulling various weights, including people weighing more than 200 pounds. Depending on the assignment, additional work may be required for emergencies, extended hours, overtime, or summer hours. The position is based in office, school, or similar indoor environments most of the time, with some outdoor and street-environment exposure. The role works cooperatively with van drivers, parents, students, and other staff. It is a 12-month position with 260 days worked and 7 hours worked.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate preferred.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to exercise considerable patience and assist physically, emotionally, and mentally handicapped students during transportation to and from school.
Ability to work cooperatively with students and parents.
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
Hold or be eligible for CPR certification from an American Heart Association or American Red Cross authorized training center.
Hold or be eligible for First Aid certification from an American Heart Association or American Red Cross authorized training center.
Retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

One year of general knowledge of and/or experience dealing with special needs students.
Proficiency with business technology applications, such as video/web conferencing and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint).
Hold or be eligible for Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification issued by AACPS/Crisis Prevention Institute.

Responsibilities

Assist students when boarding and exiting the alternative school vehicle, including lifting them when necessary and/or operating a mechanical lift apparatus.
Assign students to seats, adjust safety straps, and ensure seat belts are worn properly.
Safely store crutches, orthopedic aids, and student possessions.
Observe students during transportation and respond promptly to behavioral or physical needs.
Assist students during medical emergencies.
Ensure students who change transportation at a shuttle point are safely and properly transferred to the correct vehicle.
Assist with or prepare reports of behavioral problems encountered during transportation to and from school.
Attend required in-service training and workshops established by the Transportation Division.
Work cooperatively with school van drivers, parents, students, and other staff members.
Perform other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.