Transportation Aide - Special Needs

Boone County Schools; Burlington (KY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Boone County Schools is seeking a Transportation Aide for Special Needs to ensure the safety of children during transportation. The role requires assisting in managing students on the bus and following guidelines for special needs. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and first aid certification.

The aide will support children getting on and off the bus and administer emergency first aid as needed. This position is hourly with a workload of 6.5 to 8 hours per day over 180 days.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Demonstrates the ability to read and follow written directions.
• Must exercise confidentiality in dealing with special needs children.

Responsibilities

• Insure the safety of children during transportation.
• Assist in management and seating of students on the bus.
• Provide basic first aid when necessary.

Skills

Ability to communicate and work effectively

Ability to lift and assist children

First aid certification including CPR

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Title

Transportation Aide - Special Needs

Qualifications

1. Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining such
2. Has the ability to read and follow written directions
3. Must be 18 years of age
4. Has valid Certification in first aid training including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
5. Has the ability to lift and assist in the moving of children of various weights numerous times per day
6. Has the ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, and staff
7. Must be of good moral character
8. Must be able to exercise confidentiality in dealing with preschool and special needs children

Reports To

Transportation Coordinator/Director of Transportation

Job Goal

To insure the safety of children on the bus and administer to situations as they arise during transportation

Performance Responsibilities

1. Be familiar with and follow written guidelines, policies, procedures and directions from supervisor as they relate to special needs and preschool children
2. Assist in the management of students riding the bus
3. Assist in the seating of students riding the bus
4. Assist children getting on and off the bus
5. Ensure that students are properly picked up and dropped off to parents and teacher assistants
6. Be familiar with and follow written guidelines, policies, procedures and directions as they related to special needs and preschool children
7. Supervise the use of assistive devices (wheelchairs, braces, etc.)
8. Load and unload students including operation of lift system (may require lifting)
9. Assist with emergency management of children
10. Assist with evacuation procedure of students
11. Implement special IEP services for students
12. Administer basic first aid, when necessary
13. Attend all appropriate training programs given, relating to transportation of special needs and preschool children
14. Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the supervisor

Terms of Employment

• Hourly (Grade 30)
• 6.5 – 8 per day
• 32.5 – 40 per wk.
• 180 days
• 9 ¼ months
• Board approved 4-8-04, Revised 9-11-08, Revised 6/9/2016