Special Needs Assistant Substitute Transportation

Dayton Area School Consortium; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 19,286 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Area School Consortium is hiring a Special Needs Assistant Substitute to support students with mobility needs during transportation. The position offers an hourly rate of $14.63 and includes responsibilities like operating wheelchair lifts, ensuring student safety, and monitoring behavior.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to assist with loading and unloading, implement safety regulations, and develop rapport with students. The job requires flexibility in following directions from the assigned bus driver and participating in staff activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a wheelchair lift.
• Capability to assist students with mobility needs.
• Familiarity with safety regulations in transportation.

Responsibilities

• Checks with assigned driver about students' needs.
• Operates the wheelchair lift and assists students.
• Ensures student safety during transportation.

Job description

Special Needs Assistant Substitute Transportation JobID: 36736

Hourly Rate: $14.63/hr

• Checks with assigned driver to learn about the needs of students being transported.
• Seeks advice from the transportation supervisor when expectations are unclear.
• Follows the directions of the assigned bus driver.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Promotes a favorable image of the school district.
• Helps with bus loading and unloading procedures.
• Operates the wheelchair lift.
• Assists student with mobility needs.
• Ensures that students are comfortable and safely secured.
• Ensures that wheelchairs are properly secured before the bus starts.
• Inspects bus harnesses and other safety devices.
• Immediately corrects or reports unsafe conditions and/or defective equipment.
• Offers help when students ask for or their behavior suggests they need assistance.
• Avoids being intrusive and exercises discretion.
• Strives to develop rapport with others.
• Respects personal privacy.
• Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Takes precautions to ensure student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised.
• Learns the proper procedure to evacuate the bus during an emergency.
• Anticipates and is prepared to offer assistance when aware of passengers with medical or other health considerations.
• Promptly documents all personal injuries that require a medical referral.
• Monitors student behavior. Enforces safety regulations.
• Maintains high standards for student conduct. Upholds the student conduct code.
• Promotes the proper use of school property. Reports student discipline problems, vandalism, or other related concerns to the building principal and/or transportation supervisor.
• Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
• Wears appropriate work attire and maintains a neat appearance.
• Participates in staff meetings and professional growth activities as directed.
• Accepts responsibility for personal decisions and conduct. Serves as a positive role model for others.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.