Aide: Van

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Pasadena (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Transportation Lot Office – Pasadena, Maryland is seeking an Aide: Van to assist Special Education and other eligible students during transport, helping them board, secure belts, and monitor safety.

The role requires patience, strong communication, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs and assist wheelchairs; CPR/First Aid certifications preferred and CPI preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise patience and assist students during transportation.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and parents and diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist students when boarding/exiting the vehicle and use lifting/aids when needed.
• Ensure seats and safety straps are properly used and belts secured.
• Store crutches and medical items safely.
• Observe students during transport and respond to medical/behavioral needs.
• Assist or prepare reports of behavioral issues encountered during transport.
• Attend required trainings and work cooperatively with drivers and staff.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Diversity sensitivity

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Description

Title Code:

Aide: Van

JOB SUMMARY

Assists Special Education, McKinney-Vento and Non-public students during their transportation to and from school. Work involves responsibility for physically aiding special needs students when boarding and exiting the alternative school vehicle, and for overseeing the students to provide the alternative school vehicle driver freedom to operate the vehicle safely. Exercises constant alertness to students' physical/emotional difficulties and mental limitations and is prepared to act promptly in the event of medical issues and other problems. The nature of the work may require stooping, pushing, pulling, carrying, bending, lifting, and sustaining 40 lbs. independently, as well as assisting students in wheelchairs by pushing/pulling of various weights up to and including persons in excess of 200lbs.

Additional Work Days/Hours

Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Extended hours
• Overtime as needed
• Summer hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists students when boarding and exiting the alternative school vehicle, occasionally lifting them when necessary and/or operating mechanical lift apparatus.
• Assigns students to seats and adjusts safety straps and ensure seat belts are worn properly.
• Safely store crutches, orthopedic aids and student possessions.
• Observes students during their transportation and reacts promptly to behavioral and/or physical needs.
• Assists students during medical emergencies.
• Ensures students requiring a method of transportation change at a shuttle point are safely and properly transferred to the correct vehicle.
• May assist or prepare reports of behavioral problems encountered with the students during their transportation to and from school.
• Attends required in-service training and workshops as established by the Transportation Division.
• Works cooperatively with school van drivers, parents, students and other staff members.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate preferred.

Experience

• One (1) year general knowledge of and/or experience in dealing with special needs students preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise considerable patience and to assist the physically, emotionally and mentally handicapped students during their transportation to and from school.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and parents.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers required; and
• Hold or be eligible for First Aid Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers required.
• Hold or be eligible for Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification issued by AACPS/Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) preferred.

Driving Requirements

• N/A

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Walking: under 1/3 of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Pushing: under 1/3 of the time
• Pulling: under 1/3 of the time
• Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 of the time
• Bending: under 1/3 of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Repetitive Motions: under 1/3 of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment

Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time
• Outdoor environment: under 1/3 of the time
• Street environment (near moving traffic): under 1/3 of the time

Exposure

• Outdoor weather conditions: under 1/3 of the time

Noise Level

• Quiet: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Weight & Force

Lifting and carrying requirements

• More than 100 pounds: under 1/3 of the time

Travel Requirements

• N/A

JOB INFORMATION

• Approved Date: 10/1/2026
• Established Date: 6/1/2022
• Title Code: E03508
• Title: AIDE: VAN
• Alternate Title: Aide: Van
• Reports to Generic: Senior Manager
• Reports to Specific: MANAGER SENIOR: OPERATIONS TRANSPORTATION

Unit: III

Days Worked: 260

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: AG06

Position Type: 1.00 FTE

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Equal Opportunity Employer

Anne Arundel County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability. For more information, contact: Anne Arundel County Public Schools Division of Human Resources, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. 410-222-5061 TDD 410-222-5000 or Email Recruitment

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2644 Riva Road
• Annapolis, Maryland 21401
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]