What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Special Education Bus Aide position at HOUSTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION?
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School Diploma or GED preferred.
2. Demonstrated success in relevant work experience.
3. Must meet background clearance as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities.
- Helps students board and exit school buses; assists the bus driver in maintaining order and comfort on school buses.
- Assists bus driver in keeping routine records related to student transportation or behavior as assigned.
- Transfers students on and off buses.
- Assists with movement of students with special needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, and physical intervention).
- Assists teachers and bus drivers on field trips by helping students with physical needs, maintaining discipline, and reinforcing learning situations.
- Assists bus drivers in maintaining discipline and responding to the physical needs of students.
- Performs basic health, first aid, or basic nursing care for special education students as directed or authorized by a school nurse.
- Attends IEP meetings, if requested.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
- Performs duties in a courteous and professional manner.
- Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
- Works cooperatively and productively with supervisor(s) and other system staff to ensure the system’s vision, goals, and strategies are implemented and provide all pertinent data to all appropriate personnel within the designated time frame.
- Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and effective leadership.
- Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
- Responds to inquiries, requests, and constructive feedback in a timely and positive manner.
- Uses effective collaboration skills to work as a productive team member.
- Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
- Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
- Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor(s).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $12,551.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12,551
