Van Aide

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Pasadena (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional education authority seeks a Van Aide to assist special education students during transport to and from school. Responsibilities include aiding students during boarding and exiting, monitoring their behavior, and ensuring their safety throughout the transport process. The ideal candidate should be patient and have experience working with special needs individuals. Required certifications include CPR and First Aid. This position has physical demands including lifting and carrying students when necessary.

Qualifications

• One year of knowledge or experience with special needs students preferred.
• Active licenses/certifications required as a condition of employment.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Assist students when boarding and exiting the vehicle.
• Monitor students during transportation and respond to their needs.
• Prepare reports of behavioral problems encountered during transportation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Ability to assist handicapped students

Cooperation with diverse populations

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Aide: Van

JOB SUMMARY — Assists Special education, McKinney-Vento and Non-public students during their transportation to and from school. Responsible for physically aiding students when boarding and exiting the vehicle and for monitoring students to allow the driver to operate the vehicle safely. Maintains constant alertness to students' physical/emotional difficulties and mental limitations and acts promptly in medical or other issues. The work may require stooping, pushing, pulling, carrying, bending, lifting, and sustaining 40 lbs. independently, and assisting students in wheelchairs by pushing/pulling weights up to and including persons over 200 lbs.

Additional Work Days/Hours — Based on assignment, additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed: Emergencies; Extended hours; Overtime as needed; Summer hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists students when boarding and exiting the alternative school vehicle, occasionally lifting them when necessary and/or operating mechanical lift apparatus.
• Assigns students to seats and adjusts safety straps to ensure seat belts are worn properly.
• Safely stores crutches, orthopedic aids and student possessions.
• Observes students during transportation and responds promptly to behavioral and/or physical needs.
• Assists students during medical emergencies.
• Ensures students requiring a transportation change at a shuttle point are safely transferred to the correct vehicle.
• May assist or prepare reports of behavioral problems encountered during transportation to and from school.
• Attends required in-service training and workshops as established by the Transportation Division.
• Works cooperatively with alternative vehicle drivers, parents, students and other staff members.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate preferred.

Experience

• One (1) year knowledge of and/or experience in dealing with special needs students preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise considerable patience and to assist physically, emotionally and mentally handicapped students during transportation.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and parents.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

• Active licenses/certifications and enrollment required as a condition of employment.
• CPR Certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) required or eligible.
• First Aid Certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) required or eligible.
• CPI Certification (Crisis Prevention Intervention) preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: Walking, Sitting, Pushing, Pulling, Reaching, Bending, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motions (as described in the job posting).
• Vision: No special vision requirements.
• Work Environment: Office/school indoors, outdoor environments, near moving traffic.
• Exposure: Outdoor weather conditions as applicable.
• Noise Level: Generally quiet to moderate depending on activity.
• Weight & Force: Lifting and carrying requirements as described in the job posting.

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date: 11/1/2022; Established Date: 6/1/2022; Title Code: E03508; Title: AIDE: VAN; Reports to: SUPERVISOR

Division: Business Operations; Business Unit: Transportation; Department: Operations; Negotiated Agreement: AFSCME; Unit: III; Days Worked: 260; Months Worked: 12; Hours Worked: 7; Job Family: Transportation Services; Sub-Function: Bus/Van Drivers/Assistants

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