Transportation Aide

Behavioral Health Associates; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking Transportation Aides to assist in safely transporting students to and from school. Candidates should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and prefer experience with children. Responsibilities include monitoring student behavior and ensuring compliance with transportation laws. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace committed to empowering students.

Qualifications

• Must provide successful and continued renewal of required clearances.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow directions.
• Must be able to assist students entering and exiting the vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist driver in transporting students safely to and from school.
• Monitor and supervise the behavior of the student in the vehicle.
• Help maintain a clean school vehicle.

Skills

Experience working with children/students

Effective written and oral expression

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (G.E.D.)

Tools

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Behavioral Health Associates (BHA) is an educational organization. We offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students diagnosed with emotional/behavioral disorders to empower the students in overcoming challenges and creating new stories in their lives.

We currently have openings for Transportation Aides.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Assist driver in transporting students safely to and home from school.
• Must comply with all state and local transportation laws and regulations and implement D.O.T safe driving requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow directions.
• Must be able to assist students entering and exiting the vehicle.
• Will be responsible to monitor and supervise the behavior of the student in the vehicle and report any incidents of behavior to the Program Director.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Will help to maintain a clean school vehicle.
• Will complete other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Experience working with children/students, preferred
• Utilizes effective written and oral expression
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, and reach in order to perform essential duties and responsibilities
• Valid Driver’s License, preferred

• Must provide successful and continued renewal of required clearances

When applying to this position, please include a copy of your letter of interest, resume, and current clearances.

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BHA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. BHA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status.