Personal Care Attendant - Bus

Primary Purpose

Assist in providing safe, orderly, and supportive transportation for students with disabilities and special needs. Supporting the driver by offering personal care and custodial assistance to students with diverse, physical, emotional, and medical needs during a split shift workday. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Licensure


None specified


Special Knowledge/Skills


Effective communication and interpersonal skills


Ability to work well with children


Possess common sense, patience, tolerance


Ability to follow verbal instructions


Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment


Ability to assist the driver in evacuating students in the event of an accident/emergency


Experience


Verifiable experience working with children (e.g., daycare, Sunday school, sports, girls/boy scouts)

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Follow prescribed Clear Creek ISD policy and procedures according to IEPs in the loading/unloading/securing of student(s).
2. Reports to work at scheduled work time and follows District and department attendance policies and procedures.
3. Comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) to assure student behavior and records are confidential.
4. Provide direct and indirect behavior management, observations, and student discipline assistance during the transport of students with disabilities.
5. Maintain an appropriate student management environment, be familiar with and follow student Behavior Intervention Plan, document and report inappropriate and unacceptable behavior to driver and/or supervisor.
6. Must attend training scheduled by the transportation department to further the safety of the transported students (i.e. CPI, CPR, etc.)
7. Assist in maintaining up to date seating charts for all assigned routes.
8. Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
9. Communicate with school personnel and parents as needed about student behavior while on the bus.
10. Assist driver in maintaining appropriate paperwork related to bus route and students transported.
11. Assist driver in maintaining a clean bus.
12. Properly and safely use tools/chemicals/equipment.
13. Must attend all safety training courses as provided by or instructed by the department.
14. Follow the established CCISD accident procedures and protocols; accurately complete all necessary reporting both verbally and written of vehicle damage, student injuries and mechanical failures.
15. Must perform emergency evacuation of student(s), if needed, to include the need to lift student(s) in emergency situations.
16. Physically access and operate all emergency equipment and emergency exits, including front, rear and side emergency doors, roof hatches, and emergency windows.
17. Ensure that the proper safety equipment (Ex: tie-downs, seat belts, besi seats, wheelchairs, etc.) is onboard, in proper working condition, and utilized based on students' needs.
18. Communicate with schools, students, and community in such a manner as to encourage cooperation and respect.
19. Monitor on district vehicles for extracurricular activities as needed.
20. Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
21. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
22. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
23. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
24. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
25. Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
26. Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
27. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
28. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
29. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
30. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
31. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure the school/department's goals are met.
32. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e., email, written, and verbal).
33. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands


Maintaining emotional control under stress; working around high noise levels


Physical Demands/Environmental Factors


Moderate walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, reaching; heavy lifting and carrying; work outside and inside; exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes


Assist driver in evacuating students in the event of an accident/emergency. A lifting amount of 20 to 50 lbs. is required.

Days in Contract: 183

Hours per day: 6.5 hours per day

Hours per week: 32.5 hours per week

Anticipated Schedule: 6-9 AM & 1:30-5 PM

Pay Grade: Aux 3 ($14.74/hr.)