Student Support Assistant (two positions)

Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department is accepting online applications for the position of Student Support Assistant (temporary) at the Middle School.  Two positions are available with an anticipated start date of April 5 through June 10, 2021.  Based on the 2019-21 Educational Support Professionals Contract, the rate of pay is $18.91 per hour, working Monday-Friday, 6.5 hours per day with a half hour duty-free lunch, school days only.

Job Summary
Under the direction of the building/department administration and/or guidance from the Student Support Specialist, supervise students in various settings and assist with managing student behaviors under established rules, policies and procedures.

Job Functions

Assist proactively with implementing individual student behavior plans.
Support managing student conflicts and behavior issues pre-emptively.
Record and manage student behavioral data.
Respond to unexpected situations as needed.
Provide overall supervision to groups or individual students.
Utilize positive behavior strategies and de-escalation techniques with students.
Be a positive role model for respectful behavior and problem solving strategies.
Communicate with students and staff in a positive and supportive manner.
Help to create and maintain positive, safe environments throughout the school building and school grounds (i.e. gym, lunchroom, classroom, hallways, playground).
Adhere to district policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Effective immediately, Human Resources is accepting applications for the position of Bus Aide (district-wide).  This position is effective immediately for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. The position will work up to 4 hours per day; Monday-Friday, student days only.  Rate of pay is $15.81 per hour.

Job Summary
Provides physical and behavioral care of special education students during transport to and from school.  This individual attention is precipitated by specific needs that cannot be managed from the driver’s seat.  Performance activities involved in the safe boarding, riding, and exiting of passengers.

Job Functions

Assist students requiring help to load or unload the bus
Supervise and assist student in transit
Secure special needs students and/or equipment with restraints, tie downs (e.g. wheelchairs, seat belts, car seats, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well- being of students
Constantly monitor students’ well-being and behavior during the route
Report any concerns regarding students to the appropriate building staff and driver.
Occupy a seat on the bus that provides the best opportunity for student supervision and assistance while bus is in motion.
Respond appropriately to students’ needs during the route and notify the driver if an emergency exists
Be familiar with the route in order to assist a substitute or new driver
Store and secure all student equipment that is to be transported
Actively assist the driver when backing the bus if necessary
Provide First Aid only as trained and required by the situation
Prepare documentation (e.g. Third Party Billing information, incident reports, student count, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information
Other duties as assigned