Benefits:

401(k) matching

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Flexible schedule

Training & development

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 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 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 student's 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.