Adult Assistant - Bus Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Adult Assistant-Bus Aide

Reports to : Homeroom Teacher & School Administration

Department : Kayne ERAS School

Location : 5350 Machado Road, Culver City, CA 90230

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Program Hours : Monday – Friday 7 : 45am-3 : 45pm

Supervisory Responsibilities : None

Position Summary

During the school day, the Adult Assistant models appropriate behavior and supports students with learning, emotional, and developmental challenges in dealing with their daily behavioral and social-emotional needs. Before or after school the Bus Aide will supervise students during the morning or afternoon bus routes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Student - Remain within physical proximity of assigned student(s) at all times :

• Assist with individual student(s)’ emotional / psychological needs.
• Monitor student(s) during the school day in class, during nutrition, and lunch.
• Escort student(s) to assigned classes and related activities.
• Use approved Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) techniques to de-escalate, physically escort, or contain a student in crisis during the school day.
• Develop rapport with student(s)

Classroom

Transportation Route-

Other Duties

Qualifications

Education / Licenses / Certifications : High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience : One year working with children with special needs, learning, behavioral, emotional and / or developmental disabilities in a direct service capacity.

Knowledge / Abilities / Skills :

Requirements

Driving Disclaimer - Employees driving for company business must maintain a clean record and operate vehicles safely and responsibly. Company vehicles will be monitored and activity recorded. Violations of the driving policy may result in disciplinary action, including suspension of driving privileges, reassignment, or termination.

Work Environment

This is a school environment for students (K–12th grade) who have varying degrees of learning, behavioral, emotional, and developmental disabilities. Work will be performed in a classroom and outdoors. Indoor temperature is comfortable; outdoor temperature and weather will vary. The environment may include frequent interruptions, loud noise, odors, and drafts. Employees may encounter students who are in crisis, exhibiting emotional / psychological behaviors, or behaving aggressively. Employees may not be in a room alone with a student unless the door or blinds are open. Students must never be left unattended.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Exceptional Children’s Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are on a mission to support independence, belonging and community. We strive to build a culture that is safe, respectful, fair, and supportive for all employees. We are proud to employ people of all backgrounds who possess the talent, energy, and focus to accelerate our vision forward.