Associate, Special Education Transportation

Indianola Community School District•Indianola, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides assistance and supports to students under the direct supervision of the bus driver. Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties may be assigned. Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis. Supervises and monitors students in a variety of settings and accompanies them as they move about the bus. Assist bus driver in organizing and maintaining physical spaces. Assist certified personnel in implementing students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Assists students in generalizing and reinforcing skills across settings. Provides communication and social skills supports. Assists certified personnel in preparing and implementing accommodations and modifications prescribed by students’ IEPs. Assists certified personnel in the collection and recording of progress monitoring data using metrics prescribed by students’ IEPs. Uses specialized equipment to support the unique needs and abilities of entitled students. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities daily. Works as a team member on building level committee and collegial activities within the building and District. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations. Meets core expectations for all staff reflected in Iowa Administrative Code, Board Policy, and the district performance evaluation system.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Adhering to safety practices.
Operating equipment used in specialized health care equipment.
Operating assistive technology devices and equipment.
Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications.
Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios.
Reading a variety of manuals.
Writing documents following prescribed formats.
Presenting information to others.
Solving practical problems.
Basic needs and behavior of children with severe physical, cognitive or vision disabilities.
Assistive technology devices.
Instructional procedures and practices.
Age appropriate student activities.
Safety practices and procedures.
Basic child development theory and principles, as needed.
Scheduling activities.
Gathering and/or collating data.
Considering a number of factors when using equipment.
Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
Working with data utilizing defined and similar processes.
Utilizing equipment under a variety of conditions for multiple purposes.
Working with a diversity of individuals and/or groups.
Working with a variety of data.
Utilizing a variety of job-related equipment.
Problem solving to identify issues and create action plans.
Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation.
Problem solving with equipment is moderate.
Adapting to changing work priorities.
Communicating with diverse groups.
Maintaining confidentiality.
Working as part of a team.
Working with constant interruptions.
Working under direct supervision using standardized procedures.
Leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others.
Operating within a defined budget.
Background Check.
Bloodborne Pathogens Training.
Seclusion and Restraint (i.e. Chapter 103) training.
Mandatory Reporter Training - Child Abuse.
Prescribed District Training Modules.

Responsibilities

Supervises students during bus ride to and from school and activity trips.
Provides assistance and supports to students under the direct supervision of the bus driver.
Supervises and monitors students in a variety of settings and accompanies them as they move about the bus.
Assist bus driver in organizing and maintaining physical spaces.
Assist certified personnel in implementing students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Assists students in generalizing and reinforcing skills across settings.
Provides communication and social skills supports.
Assists certified personnel in preparing and implementing accommodations and modifications prescribed by students’ IEPs.
Assists certified personnel in the collection and recording of progress monitoring data using metrics prescribed by students’ IEPs.
Uses specialized equipment to support the unique needs and abilities of entitled students.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities daily.
Works as a team member on building level committee and collegial activities within the building and District.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
Meets core expectations for all staff reflected in Iowa Administrative Code, Board Policy, and the district performance evaluation system.
Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.