Student Transportation Aide
About The Position
The Student Transportation Aide plays an essential part in ensuring the safe, respectful, and supportive transportation of students and older adults with developmental disabilities. The role requires emotional maturity, patience, and a genuine desire to help others during their daily commute. You’ll contribute to a positive environment where every rider feels secure, understood, and treated with dignity. This is a part-time position with flexible hours, making it an excellent fit for individuals balancing school, family responsibilities, retirement, or other commitments.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 1-2 years’ experience in working with individuals with disabilities, preferably in a direct-care setting.
- Must be able to work at least 30 hours a week.
- Ability to pass a fingerprint background check and 10-panel drug screening.
- Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on safety, respectful, compassionate service and timeliness.
- Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR/AED certification, or willingness to obtain certification within 60 days of hire.
- Ability to work independently and as a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on timeliness and safety.
- Previous knowledge of the functionality of special equipment, such as wheelchair lifts and securement systems, preferred.
- Effective communication skills
- Patience and understanding when working with people with a wide range of disabilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information.
- Familiarity with safety protocols and evacuation procedures
- Capability to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviors in a calm and safe manner.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules.
- Dependable attendance and punctuality
- Ability to work cooperatively with drivers to ensure passenger safety.
- Understanding of and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations pertaining to the transportation of individuals with disabilities
Nice To Haves
- Experience with early childhood or school-age development strongly desired.
Responsibilities
- Ability to work independently and as a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on timeliness and safety.
- Previous knowledge of the functionality of special equipment, such as wheelchair lifts and securement systems, preferred.
- Effective communication skills
- Patience and understanding when working with people with a wide range of disabilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information.
- Familiarity with safety protocols and evacuation procedures
- Capability to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviors in a calm and safe manner.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules.
- Dependable attendance and punctuality
- Ability to work cooperatively with drivers to ensure passenger safety.
- Understanding of and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations pertaining to the transportation of individuals with disabilities
- Candidates must be available to work a minimum of 30 hours per week; however, a 40-hour workweek is not guaranteed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
