Compassionate Special Needs Bus Aide

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools is seeking a Transportation Assistant to help ensure the safety of special needs students while riding the school bus. Key responsibilities include assisting with loading and unloading students, managing student behavior, and following emergency procedures.

No formal education is required, although previous experience with students with disabilities is preferred. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and be able to handle sensitive information. The position involves working in various weather conditions and may require physical lifting.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with students and adults.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions quickly and accurately.
• Knowledge and understanding of the proper use of different types of child restraint systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the driver with loading and unloading students, including using mechanical lifts.
• Maintain surveillance of fragile, medically classified students on special needs buses.
• Manage student behavior according to local and state policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Handling sensitive information

Knowledge of child restraint systems

Job description

Fulton County Schools is seeking a Transportation Assistant to help ensure the safety of special needs students while riding the school bus. Key responsibilities include assisting with loading and unloading students, managing student behavior, and following emergency procedures.

No formal education is required, although previous experience with students with disabilities is preferred. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and be able to handle sensitive information. The position involves working in various weather conditions and may require physical lifting.