Special Education Bus Aide: Safe, Supportive Transport

Bryant School District; Twin Oaks (AR); On-site; Full time

Job description

Bryant School District

Special Education Bus Monitor

Department:Transportation	Job Status:Part Time
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt	Reports To: Special Education Director or Assistant Special Education Director
Grade/Level:Classified	Amount of Travel Required:Varies
Job Type:Regular	Positions Supervised:None
Work Schedule:
178-day contract. Hours are based on bus schedule assigned and length of contract.

POSITION SUMMARY

To assist with transportation to and from school for students with disabilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities during transportation to and from school. • Supervise special education students during transportation to and from school. • Enforce transportation policies, procedures and rules governing students. • Monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage. • Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms. • Observe and respect confidentiality as it applies to all students. • Implement Intensive Crisis Management protocols after training and certification. • Assist with duties as assigned on the school bus. • When necessary, assist special education students with boarding and leaving the school bus; escort students from the school bus to and from the school building and home. • Attend professional development as directed. • After training by school nurse, administer student medication in accordance with school policy with appropriate documentation. • Ride a special education bus, as required, to ensure safety of students with disabilities. Duties may include the following: Physically assist students on and off the bus. Ensure that seat belts and/or harnesses are securely fastened during the route. Operate wheelchair lift and tiedowns. Provide behavioral support as needed. Maintain visual supervision of students at all times to ensure safety. Assist with evacuation drills. Maintain roster and check students on/off the bus. Assist the driver as a "look-out" in difficult situations. Inform the driver of any damage or needed repairs. • Interact with students who may be blind or deaf (knowledge of sign language preferred but not required). • Report suspected bullying to building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies. • Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse. • Adhere to all policies of the District. • Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Administrator, Special Education Director or Assistant Special Education Director.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. • Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. • Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. • Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. • Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type. • Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea. • Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work. • Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task. • Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. • Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others. • Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. • Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. • Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals. • Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information. • Loyal - The trait of feeling a sense of duty to the employer. • Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. • Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous. • Punctuality - Ability to report to work on time on a day-to-day basis. • Regular attendance - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner. • Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. • Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct. • Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative. • Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others. • Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school): Preferred

Experience:

Previous experience working with children or adults with disabilities preferred.

Computer Skills:

Shall be able to demonstrate a basic level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with the position.

Other Requirements:

1. Successful completion of pre-employment background checks. 2. Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times while around students and other staff members. 3. May be required to attend and complete First Aid/CPR training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable)	Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally)	Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently)	Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly)	Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands	Lift/Carry
Stand C Walk C Sit F Manually Manipulate C Reach Outward C Reach Above Shoulder O Climb O Crawl O Squat or Kneel O Bend O Grasp C Speak C	10 lbs or less C 11-20 lbs F 21-50 lbs F 51-100 lbs O Over 100 lbs O Push/Pull 12 lbs or less F 13-25 lbs F 26-40 lbs O 41-100 lbs O

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth) • Sense of Sound - Ability to carry on normal conversations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment for this position is a combination of indoor and outdoor work. The work may involve periods of temperature extremes, especially in summer months when buses are not air-conditioned. The noice levels may be moderate to high depending upon the number students on the bus and road noise.

Employee signature: Date:

The Human Resources Department has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Bryant School District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the District may deem appropriate. It is the policy of the Bryant School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.