Transportation Aide
About The Position
Provides safe, supportive, and respectful transportation assistance for a high-needs student participating in a Special Education program. Assisting the student with boarding, exiting, and safely transitioning to and from transportation Monitoring the student’s behavior and well-being during travel Following individualized safety and behavioral procedures Communicating effectively with the driver, school staff, and family as appropriate Maintaining a calm, structured environment. The Transportation Aide may also assist with mobility needs, personal care as assigned, securing adaptive equipment, and responding appropriately to behavioral or medical concerns in accordance with school policies and the student’s individualized plan.
Requirements
- Must be restraint trained
Nice To Haves
- Ability to reach above and below the waist
- Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
- Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion
- Considerable bending and twisting of the body required
- Some stooping and squatting
- Visual acuity
- Auditory acuity
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work with students
- Must be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented
- Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
Responsibilities
- Assisting the student with boarding, exiting, and safely transitioning to and from transportation
- Monitoring the student’s behavior and well-being during travel
- Following individualized safety and behavioral procedures
- Communicating effectively with the driver, school staff, and family as appropriate
- Maintaining a calm, structured environment
- Assisting with mobility needs
- Assisting with personal care as assigned
- Securing adaptive equipment
- Responding appropriately to behavioral or medical concerns in accordance with school policies and the student’s individualized plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
