Personal Care Aide 1:1

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Job description

Position Type:
Transportation

Date Posted:
6/10/2024

Location:
Transportation

Date Available:
As FilledMISSION:
CISD educates and inspires every Dragon through a tradition of excellence and innovation in academics, character, and service for life-long success.

JOB SUMMARY:
This position will provide for the one on one needs of students with disabilities on a special education bus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities
• Ability to operate safety equipment and adaptive equipment
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to pass physical capabilities test as administered by medical staff selected by the District

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their individual needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Assist driver in loading and unloading individual students to and from school.
• Supervise individual students as they board and leave the bus.
• Assist individual students with special needs to ensure their safety.
• Assist driver in handling emergency situations, including emergency evacuation and practice drills.
• Keep the campus staff, special education teacher, and transportation informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.

• Be adaptable and flexible in acceptance of changes in techniques and procedures.
• Maintain a professional level of confidentiality regarding all district matters.
• Uphold and adhere to safety rules.
• Support the goals and objectives of the district and follow district policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Attachment(s):

• Job Description: Personal Care Aide 1:1

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