Transportation Aide/ Instructional Aide Special Education

Benefits:401(k) matchingFree uniformsHealth insurancePaid time offWellness resourcesFlexible scheduleTraining & developmentBenefits/PerksMedical/Dental/Vision401k Matching up to 3% of salary, additional 1/2% for additional 2% of salary (5% of salary)Life InsurancePaid Time OffOn the Job TrainingModified schedule for continued educationPosition PurposeThe 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 CertificationMinimum – 48 units, Associates Degree or Pass CBESTEarly Childhood Education units a PLUSBachelor’s Degree a PLUSValid CA Driver License and furnish proof of valid auto insurance Physical RequirementsAbility to Safely:Sit, walk and stand for prolonged periodsSquat, stoop and kneel while working with children“Chase” after fleeing students for safety purposesRepetitive motionsMay require team-lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs. for a distance of up to 5 feetImplement Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention techniques, as instructed Work ScheduleRegular School Year (August - June)MTWThF180 daysPer bus scheduleExtended School Year (June - July)TWThF20 daysPer bus scheduleEssential Job Functions, Duties & ResponsibilitiesUnder 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 AssignmentMeet student at their residence at the designated time communicated to them by the Program SpecialistBoards the student’s transportation vehicle and rides the transportation vehicle to CHDS with the studentMonitors student behavior and health concerns on the transportation route to and from CHDSPlanned/Unplanned absences It is your responsibility 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 coverageSchool-based AssignmentAssist students with special needs in all self-help activities and activities of daily livingAssist students in appropriate transitional skillsMeeting and greeting students arriving on buses at transportation areasAssist students with mobility issues in navigating their indoor and outdoor educational environmentAssist with toileting and toilet training (as needed); this can include changing soiled clothingInstruct in areas of HygieneAssist with cooking activitiesAssist with eating and nutritional needs throughout the day; this includes assisted feeding (as needed)Maintain clean work areasMaintain proper function and treatment of equipment and supplies as directedAssist in preparing instructional materialsLifting and securing students safely using a two person lift as necessaryModifying activities appropriately for students with special needsChecking and following each student's individual and class schedulesMaintaining informational charts on student behavior and academic progressRecord regular, on-going academic and/or behavioral dataRemove students during behavioral disturbances (as needed/directed)Communicating with the school officeAssist with the distribution of parent-teacher communications, as directedAssist student in completing IEP based goal workPrepare/gather goal work as needed such as worksheets and other materialsTurn in completed documentation forms to their designated areasAssist with Behavioral Interventions as needed or instructedAttends 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.