Transportation Aide/ Instructional Aide Special Education

Job Description Job Description Benefits/Perks Medical/Dental/Vision
401k Matching up to 3% of salary, additional 1/2% for additional 2% of salary (5% of salary)
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
On the Job Training
Modified schedule for continued education
Position Purpose The transportation aide / paraprofessional is responsible for assisting the classroom teacher with students with special needs in areas of academics, social skills, independence skills and other activities of daily living. The transportation / paraprofessional will also be responsible for meeting student at their residence to board the transportation vehicle and ride with the student to and from school to supervise student for behavior and/or health reasons. Requirements, Licenses and Certification Minimum – 48 units, Associates Degree or Pass CBEST
Early Childhood Education units a PLUS
Bachelor’s Degree a PLUS
Valid CA Driver License and furnish proof of valid auto insurance
Physical Requirements Ability to Safely: Sit, walk and stand for prolonged periods
Squat, stoop and kneel while working with children
“Chase” after fleeing students for safety purposes
Repetitive motions
May require team-lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs. for a distance of up to 5 feet
Implement Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention techniques, as instructed
Work Schedule Regular School Year (August - June) MTWThF
180 days
Per bus schedule
Extended School Year (June - July) TWThF
20 days
Per bus schedule
Essential Job Functions, Duties & Responsibilities Under the direction of the classroom teacher or Program Specialist, and in compliance with HBIC policies and procedures, the transportation aide / paraprofessional shall (this is NOT intended to be a full-and-complete list of duties): Transportation Assignment Meet student at their residence at the designated time communicated to them by the Program Specialist
Boards the student’s transportation vehicle and rides the transportation vehicle to CHDS with the student
Monitors student behavior and health concerns on the transportation route to and from CHDS
Planned/Unplanned absences
· It is your responsibilit y to cover your route by contacting another available transportation aide/staff member · If unable to cover the route, please inform the Program Specialist / HBIC Administration ASAP · Contact the parent/guardian of student to inform them of the absence · If Program Specialist / HBIC Administration is unable to cover the route in the case of an unplanned absence, the Program Specialist / HBIC Administration will contact the parent/guardian to inform them the student is unable to attend school due to lack of route coverage School-based Assignment Assist students with special needs in all self-help activities and activities of daily living
Assist students in appropriate transitional skills
Meeting and greeting students arriving on buses at transportation areas
Assist students with mobility issues in navigating their indoor and outdoor educational environment
Assist with toileting and toilet training (as needed); this can include changing soiled clothing
Instruct in areas of Hygiene
Assist with cooking activities
Assist with eating and nutritional needs throughout the day; this includes assisted feeding (as needed)
Maintain clean work areas
Maintain proper function and treatment of equipment and supplies as directed
Assist in preparing instructional materials
Lifting and securing students safely using a two person lift as necessary
Modifying activities appropriately for students with special needs
Checking and following each students individual and class schedules
Maintaining informational charts on student behavior and academic progress
Record regular, on-going academic and/or behavioral data
Remove students during behavioral disturbances (as needed/directed)
Communicating with the school office
Assist with the distribution of parent-teacher communications, as directed
Assist student in completing IEP based goal work
Prepare/gather goal work as needed such as worksheets and other materials
Turn in completed documentation forms to their designated areas
Assist with Behavioral Interventions as needed or instructed
Attends to the basic needs of the students, such as feeding, cleaning, toileting and diapering to meet the requirements of the IEP.
Provides clear behavior expectations for students and monitors student behaviors throughout the class and school campus.
Follows established policies and procedures for reporting incidents (e.g. behavior emergencies, student injuries, child abuse, substance abuse, harassment and violence).

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, modified or changed at any time at HBIC’s discretion. Changes may be made either verbally or in writing.