Bus Aide

One Position Available

6 Hours

Duties

The bus aide works in cooperation with the bus driver and education service providers to support the safe and efficient transportation of special education students, and students assigned to attend alternative school locations.

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 the 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 needs and mobility requirements of the assigned students.
• 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. Prefer previous training, education, or experience in safety standards and behavioral management techniques.

For a complete description of duties and qualifications, please go to: Bus Aide Job Description

Qualifications

Knowledge of safety guidelines and behavioral expectations to support the safe and efficient transportation of students, experience or ability to work with special education, “at-risk” and behavior challenged students, and assure the safe and timely transportation of such students to and from educational assignments. Preference will be given to candidates who have knowledge, skills, and experience working with students who have learning or behavior disabilities. Must be able to obtain a first aid card and pass a physical functional capacities test.

Successful applicants must comply with this OHA rule on the COVID-19 vaccine mandate by either being fully vaccinated or have an accepted religious or medical exception by the South Lane School District. The candidate must sign a safety expectation form if granted a medical or religious exception. Oregon Health Authority OAR 333-019-1030: COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Teachers and School Staff

Salary

Based on previous relevant experience and the current salary schedule.

Application

Application is completed online at https://slane.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Deadline

Open until filled

South Lane School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, parental or marital status, age, veterans’ status or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADA).