Bus Aide

This is a part-time, .5 FTE/4 hours per day position working on the CL-STU (185 days per full school year) schedule, Monday-Friday. Provides physical and behavioral care of special education students during transport to and from school. This individual attention is precipitated by specific needs that cannot be managed from the driver's seat. Performs activities involved in the safe boarding, riding and exiting of passengers. Essential Functions Observe and record behavioral management data as required. Control aggressive student activity and encourage calm and orderly conduct. Assist in implementing behavior management programs and following specific instructions of classroom teacher and/or other Special Education staff. Assure that infants are secured into car seats during transportation and that they and their belongings are delivered safely to their parents. Assist wheelchair passengers to board, ride and exit the bus. Ability to learn and follow behavior management techniques. Ability to handle physical care need and mobility requirements of assigned student. Ability to communicate effectively with students. Good observation and surveillance skills; ability to recognize potential problems and to take appropriate action. Ability to remain calm in emergency situations. Experience differentiating practices for diverse populations. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations. Previous training, education or experience in safety standards and behavioral management techniques. Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience strongly preferred. Upon offer of employment applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J. Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee. An Affirmitive Action / Equal Opportunity Employer The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints, please contact the HR Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io. It is the District's policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility: Veterans A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension. Disabled Veterans A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicant's veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215). For veterans' preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted to the District at the time of application submission. #J-18808-Ljbffr