About this role
Special Needs Assistant - Transportation Hourly Rate: $14.63/hr
• Checks with assigned driver to learn about the needs of students being transported. • Seeks advice from the transportation supervisor when expectations are unclear. • • Follows the directions of the assigned bus driver. • • Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures. • • Promotes a favorable image of the school district. • Helps with bus loading and unloading procedures. • Operates the wheelchair lift. • Assists student with mobility needs. • Ensures that students are comfortable and safely secured. • Ensures that wheelchairs are properly secured before the bus starts. • • Inspects bus harnesses and other safety devices. • Immediately corrects or reports unsafe conditions and/or defective equipment. • Offers help when students ask for or their behavior suggests they need assistance. • Avoids being intrusive and exercises discretion. • Strives to develop rapport with others. • Respects personal privacy. • Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information. • Takes precautions to ensure student safety. Does not leave students unsupervised. • Learns the proper procedure to evacuate the bus during an emergency. • Anticipates and is prepared to offer assistance when aware of passengers with medical or other health considerations. • • Promptly documents all personal injuries that require a medical referral. • Monitors student behavior. Enforces safety regulations. • Maintains high standards for student conduct. Upholds the student conduct code. • Promotes the proper use of school property. Reports student discipline problems, vandalism, or other related concerns to the building principal and/or transportation supervisor. • Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law. • Wears appropriate work attire and maintains a neat appearance. • Participates in staff meetings and professional growth activities as directed. • Accepts responsibility for personal decisions and conduct. Serves as a positive role model for others. • Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.