About this role
NDIANOLA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Position Description Position Title: Substitute Transportation Associate Department: Transportation and/or Special Education Reports To: Transportation Director SUMMARY: Provides assistance and supports to students under the direct supervision of the bus driver. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties may be assigned.
• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Supervises and monitors students in a variety of settings and accompanies them as they move about the bus.
• Assist bus driver in organizing and maintaining physical spaces.
• Assist certified personnel in implementing students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Assists students in generalizing and reinforcing skills across settings.
• Provides communication and social skills supports.
• Assists certified personnel in preparing and implementing accommodations and modifications prescribed by students' IEPs.
• Assists certified personnel in the collection and recording of progress monitoring data using metrics prescribed by students' IEPs.
• Uses specialized equipment to support the unique needs and abilities of entitled students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities daily.
• Works as a team member on building level committee and collegial activities within the building and District.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Meets core expectations for all staff reflected in Iowa Administrative Code, Board Policy, and the district performance evaluation system.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises students during bus ride to and from school and activity trips. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma. OTHER FUNCTIONS: Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Qualifications SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating equipment used in specialized health care equipment; operating assistive technology devices and equipment; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records. KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: basic needs and behavior of children with severe physical, cognitive or vision disabilities; assistive technology devices; instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; and basic child development theory and principles, as needed. ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and utilize equipment under a variety of conditions for multiple purposes. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions. RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization's services. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 35% sitting, 30% walking, and 35% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere. EXPERIENCE: None specified EDUCATION: High school diploma/GED REQUIRED TESTING: None specified. CERTIFICATIONS: None specified CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING: Prescribed training modules CLEARANCES: Background Check Bloodborne Pathogens Training Seclusion and Restraint (i.e. Chapter 103) training Mandatory Reporter Training - Child Abuse Prescribed District Training Modules FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary: Associate Salary Schedule