Part-Time Bus or Van Aide for EPIC Special Needs Transportation Program in Berkeley County

Employment Term:  Part-Time / “As Needed”

Please note: Part-time EPIC staff do not work when assigned locations are closed due to breaks in the school calendar, holidays, inclement weather, remote learning, or any other reason when those events fall within the employment dates shown on the employee’s annual employment letter.

Additionally, applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by any school system, who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations by any school system, who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance, and/or who receive unfavorable reference recommendations by any school system will not be eligible for consideration for employment with EPIC.

Salary: $16.00 per hour – NTE 30 hours per week

Position Overview: Successful candidates will provide support to students who are being transported to/from school on a bus or van. Candidates will be hired on a part-time “as needed” basis for either the EPIC Pre-K Special Needs Transportation program or the EPIC K-12 Special Needs Transportation program. If you have a preference, please indicate that on your application.

This position requires a positive attitude, the ability to work well with other support personnel including an assigned bus or van driver, patience with students with special needs, and the ability to work a flexible schedule.

Qualifications:

1. Must be able to pass a background check
2. Must have high school diploma, GED/TASC, or equivalent
3. Must be willing and able to adhere to all EPIC Policies and Procedures, Berkeley County schools Policies and Procedures, and WV School Bus Regulations.
4. Must be able to lift a minimum 40 pounds on a regular basis
5. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working with students with special needs.

Duties & Responsibilities:  

1. Assist the bus or van driver in safety checks and preparing the bus or van for morning and afternoon runs
2. Assist students while boarding, riding, and exiting the bus or van.
3. Assist the bus or van driver in maintaining a clean bus.
4. Maintain positive interactions with all students, parents, and staff.
5. Maintain records and provide reports as assigned.
6. Participate in meetings and/or professional development as required.
7. Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands: The physical demands described 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.

This position may require strenuous activity including but not limited to frequent and/or repeated standing, bending, kneeling, lifting, holding, etc.

1. to assure the well-being and safety of children ranging from approximately 25 to 200 (plus or minus) pounds depending on assignment in PK Special Needs or K-12 Special Needs
2. to assist students and/or carry supplies or other items into schools, homes, office, etc.
3. to climb stairs
4. fulfill other reasonable duties and responsibilities as required by the supervisor.

Work Environment:  

• The selected candidate will have assigned duties on the bus or van and may have duties in other designated worksites, which may include locations not owned or operated by EPIC including but not limited to outdoor venues, public facilities, school buildings and/or private residences.
• The selected candidate may have to travel on paved and unpaved roads.
• EPIC transportation services are performed during the regular school year, so the selected candidate may need to travel and work in inclement weather.

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties may be assigned by the Head Start Director, EPIC Administrator and/or their designee.

Reports To: EPIC Special Needs Transportation Coordinator and EPIC Administrator

Conditions of Employment: Recommended by the EPIC Administrator; Confirmed by the EPIC Regional Council