Transportation Assistant (28)

Colusa County Office of Education is recruiting for Transportation Assistants to transport varying types of special education students to and from programs in a safe and prudent manner. Colusa County Office of Education is a public agency that operates a variety of programs for children, youth, and families, and supports county schools with academic, business, consulting, and vocational services. Colusa County Office of Education programs also provide educational services for students with special needs, adults, preschool children, and wards of the Juvenile Court system. Additionally, as the intermediate unit between the California State Department of Education and local school districts, the Colusa County Office of Education represents the districts on appropriate matters before State government. Located in the heart of the Sacramento Valley, Colusa County (which encompasses the school districts of Arbuckle, Colusa, Maxwell, and Williams) is a great place to work and live, and boasts some of the best opportunities to experience wildlife and recreation in the valley. Community members enjoy the contentment of living in a rural setting, knowing that the ocean, mountains, and major California cities are only a short drive away. CURRENT ASSIGNMENT LOCATION: Colusa County Special Ed. SALARY: $21.98 - $32.87 per hour HOURS/DAYS: 5.75 hours per day, 195 days per year (183 Workdays 12 Holidays) BENEFITS: Paid sick and vacation leave; CalPERS retirement EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: One year of experience working with children in an organized setting Meet Title I Paraprofessional requirement: high school diploma or the equivalent, and two (2) years college coursework (48 units); or Associate’s degree or higher; or pass local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS: Basic First Aid and valid CPR certificate issued by an authorized agency (may satisfy this requirement post employment) The successful candidate will be required to provide DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearance, TB test clearance, COVID-19 vaccination verification (or program-required equivalent), a valid California driver’s license, and disclosure of CA-DMV Driver Record (INF-1125) following acceptance of job