Special Education Transportation Assistant @ Transportation Department

Special Education Transportation AssistantUnder the direction of the Transportation Services Coordinator, ride a school bus or orthopedic transportation vehicle to provide safe and secure transportation for students with physical, medical, educational and emotional disabilities; assist drivers in the loading, unloading and securing of disabled students; may provide monitoring and disciplinary support in non-Special Education transportation settings; and performs other related duties as required.Examples of duties:Ride a school bus or orthopedic transportation vehicle to provide safe and secure transportation for students with physical, educational and emotional disabilitiesPassengers in a school pupil activity bus shall wear seat restraints in conjunction with Education of California Code Regulations Section 14103 and that pupils transported in a school bus are under the authority of the driver of the bus. Transportation Assistants may assist drivers in the proper fastening and release of the passenger seat restraints, acceptable placement for the passenger seat restrain and specific times at which passenger restraint system shall be fastened and released.Provide basic medical care and first aid to students, as necessaryMaintain order and discipline on bus as required; monitor student activities to assure children remain seated and comply with bus safety proceduresMaintain current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures as requiredOperate equipment, including seat belts, safety vests and other adaptive equipment as necessaryAssist with monitoring behavior of students for student safety on a school busEstablish and maintain cooperative relationships with students and staffModel appropriate behavior modification techniquesAttend and participate in assigned meetings, workshops and seminarsDesirable qualifications:Training and Experience: High school diploma and some form of related higher education, Associate of Arts Degree, Bachelor's Degree, etc.; college preparation in child growth and development is desirable.Knowledge of:Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students with special needsSkill in:Lifting students according to established guidelinesUsing proper lifting methodsMaintaining current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation proceduresPerforming first aid and medical careObserving health and safety regulationsHave the physical capacity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the positionAssisting drivers in loading, unloading and securing of students with special needsUnderstanding and relating to children with special needsAbility to:Ride a school bus or orthopedic transportation vehicle to provide safe and secure transportation for students with physical, medical, educational and emotional disabilitiesEstablish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with othersCommunicate effectively both orally and in writingTolerate abnormal behavior patterns in childrenUse confidential materials with discretionApply special instructional or communication procedures as neededLicenses:A valid California Driver's License may be required.Certificates and other requirements:Meet requirements as set forth in applicable State and Federal laws and District Annual Notices (i.e. Mandated Reporting, Blood Borne Pathogens).Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid will be required.Environment: School bus settings or other District designated environment working with students in a diversified special education environment.Physical abilities: Sufficient vision to monitor students during activities and to read instructional materials; hearing and speaking to exchange information and provide assistance to students and staff; frequently walking, reaching, holding with arms, bending at the waist, crouching and/or squatting to assist students; dexterity of hands and fingers to assist students and to operate specialized equipment or office equipment; pushing wheelchairs; lifting and/or manipulating objects or persons, and/or use of motion up to 25 lbs. or equivalent with or without assistance by another individual and/or with or without the assistance of devices designed to support the lifting effort.Other qualifications:Must successfully pass the District's pre-employment fingerprinting and TB testing.CSEA, Salary Range 416, Step 3Board Approved: 1/9/07Board Revision: 6/22/15