Special Education Driver/IA

Gadsden Independent School District•Anthony, NM

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Special Education, provide safe and efficient transportation for students in special education when required to provide the services included in the students’ IEPs. Under the supervision of the teacher and/or related services staff, implement IEP-related activities of students.

Requirements

Current and valid driver’s license and have clear driving record; meet the Standards for a New Driver Applicant.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Completion of 48 semester hours of academic credit that includes 15 semester hours in language arts, reading, writing, mathematics or professional education (earned from a nationally or regionally accredited college/university).
Passage of Educational Assistant Assessment (ParaPro, ParaEducator, and Basic Skills).
Need to meet NCLB requirements of Highly Qualified.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Capable of lifting children as needed.
Patience and acceptance of children with Special Educational needs.
Maintains emotional control under stress.

Responsibilities

Using an assigned district vehicle, provide safe and efficient transportation for students in special education over approved scheduled routes and/or to/from approved special excursions.
Ensure the safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from vehicle.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. lights, check oil, fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and compliance with mandated guidelines.
Fuel assigned vehicle (e.g. oil, water, fuel, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the vehicle in a safe operating condition.
Maintain a Daily Log of all students transported, including time and location of each departure, and time and location of each arrival.
When the schedule of transporting students permits, and upon the direction of the Director of Special Education, perform the duties of a classroom special education instructional assistant.
Assist in classroom management routines.
Accompany the teacher on home visits, as necessary.
Under the supervision of teacher, direct IEP related activities of students.
Under the supervision of the teacher, prepare classroom for activities.
Assist in preparing class displays and bulletin boards.
Keep equipment/materials used by students clean and in good condition.
Maintain a professional working relationship with employees and students.
Assist the teacher with all classroom activities.
Assist the teacher in duties relating to supervision of playground, cafeteria, in-class, bus loading and other school related activities.
Participate in in-service activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.