Bus Assistant - Special Education

Essential duties and responsibilities include: Provide care and assistance to passengers during route operations as well as while entering and leaving the bus during transportation. Load and unload passengers as needed using mechanical lift apparatus. Secure students as necessary with seat belts, car seats, safety vests, or wheelchair securement systems. Assist Bus Drivers with following route directions, preparing written disciplinary action reports, and maintaining the cleanliness of the bus. Assist Bus Driver with performing emergency evacuations and drills. Supervise students prior to school. Manage student behavior, assist students to/from the classroom, implement discipline actions, monitor safety, and assist injured or ill students as required. Assist with office duties including answering phones, updating and maintaining databases, maintaining records, directing visitors, preparing reports and correspondence, filing reports, ordering supplies and materials, processing the mail, and keyboarding. Attend appropriate inservices, building meetings, training, and/or school functions. Communicate appropriately with individuals including families, students, and Special Education Staff. Refer concerns expressed by families, students and/or others to appropriate staff while adhering to the laws, policies, guidelines, and procedures regarding student confidentiality. Perform other duties as assigned. Education and related work experience: High school diploma, completion of G.E.D., or equivalent No experience required. Experience working in health care, working with children with various learning and physical disabilities, and/or working with children in a school setting preferred. Licenses, registrations or certifications: Criminal background check required for hire. CPR and First Aid certifications required within 90 days after hire. Valid driver's license or state issued ID.Technical skills, knowledge & abilities: Oral and written communication skills. English language skills. Interpersonal relations skills. Bilingual oral and written communication skills preferred. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job. Ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities. Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building and department procedures. Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator. Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements and to follow district procedures for absence reporting. Regular attendance is an essential function of the position and necessary for the efficient operation of the business. Employees are expected to be on time and punctual for work, conforming to established work hours. It is recognized that there are times when a person must be absent due to illness or other reasons. Materials and equipment operating knowledge: Operating knowledge of and experience with wheelchair lifts. Reporting relationships & direction/guidance:

Reports to: Dispatch Supervisor

Direct reports: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Physical requirements & working conditions: Physical activities: Stand, Walk, Sit, Use hands to finger, handle or feed, Reach with hands and arms, Climb or balance, Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, Talk, HearWeight and force demands: Up to 25 pounds Mental functions: Compare, Analyze, Communicate, Copy, Coordinate, Instruct, Compute, Synthesize, Evaluate, Interpersonal Skills, Compile, Negotiate