Aide: Van

Position SummaryTitle Code Aide: Van Job Summary Assists Special Education, McKinney-Vento and Non-public students during their transportation to and from school. Work involves responsibility for physically aiding special needs students when boarding and exiting the alternative school vehicle, and for overseeing the students to provide the alternative school vehicle driver freedom to operate the vehicle safely. Exercises constant alertness to students' physical/emotional difficulties and mental limitations and is prepared to act promptly in the event of medical issues and other problems. The nature of the work may require stooping, pushing, pulling, carrying, bending, lifting, and sustaining 40 lbs. independently, as well as assisting students in wheelchairs by pushing/pulling of various weights up to and including persons in excess of 200lbs. Additional Work Days/Hours Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed: EmergenciesExtended hoursOvertime as neededSummer hours Essential Duties/Responsibilities Assists students when boarding and exiting the alternative school vehicle, occasionally lifting them when necessary and/or operating mechanical lift apparatus.Assigns students to seats and adjusts safety straps and ensure seat belts are worn properly.Safely store crutches, orthopedic aids and student possessions.Observes students during their transportation and reacts promptly to behavioral and/or physical needs.Assists students during medical emergencies.Ensures students requiring a method of transportation change at a shuttle point are safely and properly transferred to the correct vehicle.May assist or prepare reports of behavioral problems encountered with the students during their transportation to and from school.Attends required in-service training and workshops as established by the Transportation Division.Works cooperatively with school van drivers, parents, students and other staff members.Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower. Minimum Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate preferred. Experience One (1) year general knowledge of and/or experience in dealing with special needs students preferred. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to exercise considerable patience and to assist the physically, emotionally and mentally handicapped students during their transportation to and from school.Ability to work cooperatively with students and parents.Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred). Licenses and Certifications Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment. Hold or be eligible for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers required; andHold or be eligible for First Aid Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers required.Hold or be eligible for Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification issued by AACPS/Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) preferred. Driving Requirements N/A LEADERSHIP ROLE N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands Walking: under 1/3 of the timeSitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the timePushing: under 1/3 of the timePulling: under 1/3 of the timeReaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 of the timeBending: under 1/3 of the timeTalking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the timeHearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the timeRepetitive Motions: under 1/3 of the timeAs required by the duties and responsibilities of the position. Vision The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. No special vision requirements Work Environment Location Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the timeOutdoor environment: under 1/3 of the timeStreet environment (near moving traffic): under 1/3 of the time Exposure Outdoor weather conditions: under 1/3 of the time Noise Level Quiet: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time Weight & Force Lifting and carrying requirements More than 100 pounds: under 1/3 of the time Travel Requirements N/A JOB INFORMATION Approved Date: 10/1/2026 Established Date: 6/1/2022 Title Code: E03508 Title: AIDE: VAN Alternate Title: Aide: Van Reports to Generic: Senior Manager Reports to Specific: MANAGER SENIOR: OPERATIONS TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION Division: Operations Business Unit: Transportation Department: Transportation Operations Negotiated Agreement: American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) HR JOB INFORMATION Unit: III Days Worked: 260 FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Grade: AG06 Click HERE to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 3 - AFSCME) Essential Job: Months Worked: 12 Hours Worked: 7 Job Family: Transportation Services Sub-Function: Bus/Van Drivers/Assistants VR 27070