Special Ed Transportation Assistant

Primary Purpose :

Ride bus and help driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

High School Diploma or GED.

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively

Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment

Ability to work well with children with disabilities

Ability to work well and cooperatively with the driver of the bus

Experience : None

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

Student Management

• Assist students with disabilities on and off the bus according to their individual needs. (Students should not be lifted to get on or off the bus)

2 Cooperate with the bus driver to load and unload students using the bus lift mechanism when they are unable to load or unload using the normal service door route.

Routes and Schedules

Safety

safely for transport in the bus.

necessary.

including lifting, assisting students, etc.

Other

and special education offices.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None.

Equipment Used :

Wheelchair lifts, ramps, locks, and special needs adaptive equipment

Working Conditions :

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; moderate lifting. Work outside and inside; work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts; moderate exposure to extreme temperatures (hot) and vehicle fumes.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.