25/26 SY SPED Bus Aide (Transport)

Dysart Unified School District • Surprise, AZ

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About The Position

Ride Special Education buses and monitor students' behavior on the bus in order to assure adherence to safety rules while students are being transported.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Successful completion of at least 40 hours of special education student related training.
• Successful completion of a Physical Performance Test (PPT).
• Obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR card.
• Successful completion of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NCI).
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints ( IVP ) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).
• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
• Emergency evacuation procedures.
• Safe uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Reading routes, maps and schedules.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations.
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
• Modern office technology.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Composing and maintaining basic original documents including reports and correspondence.
• Effective communication.
• Following directions and meeting standards.
• Comprehending reference books and manuals.
• Operating assigned tools and equipment, with reasonable knowledge
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards.
• sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Medium Work : Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and able to drag up to 125 lbs.
• Physically able to assist in lifting wheelchairs and students.

Responsibilities

• Assist bus driver in securing wheelchairs, student restraints, and other safety equipment on the bus.
• Interact with and supervise students on the bus.
• Manage student(s) with various types of disabilities.
• Monitor and manage district approved discipline when students are on the bus.
• Read, interpret, and implement Student Transportation Request (STR) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
• Ability to work varying assignments.
• Ability to meet time schedules.
• Assist in loading and unloading of the wheelchair bus.
• Provide specified medical support for students on board the bus.
• Maintain all aspects and provisions of confidentiality related to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with employees, students and community.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED