Special Ed Bus Aide

The Oxford Hills School District is seeking candidates for a Special Education Bus Aide for an Out of District Student. AM and PM bus runs.

Candidates must hold a valid Ed Tech I, II or III certificate. To become certified, please use the link below for certification.

https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/application

Work Schedule: 180 Day Contract

TITLE:  Bus Aide/Ed Tech 1

QUALIFICATIONS:  1. High School Diploma or equivalent

                                    2. Educational Technician I certification required

        3. Prior experience working with children strongly preferred.

        4. Must successfully pass background checks in accordance with Maine  Department of Education requirements.

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services and Director of Transportation

JOB GOAL:

The Bus Aide would support the needs of students riding district transportation. This individual is responsible for assisting in monitoring student behavior and related needs while riding transportation to and from school.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Ensures the implementation of the District's mission and goals.

2. Promotes a positive environment and interacts in a positive manner with colleagues, parents, and students.

3.  Supports the driver in ensuring a safe ride for all students to and from school.  Assist students with safe boarding, seating, and exiting of the bus, including students with disabilities and mobility equipment.

4.  Monitor and report student behavior and provide support when necessary, including implementing behavioral support plans and expectations for individual student needs. 

5.  Monitors individual medical needs for students requiring health plans and follows emergency procedures outlined in plans as needed. 

6.  Communicate respectfully and appropriately with students, parents, school staff, and transportation personnel.

7.  Secure wheelchairs, car seats, safety vests, and other adaptive equipment according to training and state requirements.

8.  Respond appropriately to emergencies, including use of evacuation procedures and first aid if trained.

9.  Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA and MSAD 17 policies.

10. Participate in required safety drills, in-service training, and certifications.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and assist with student mobility needs.
2. Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations.
3. Primarily on school buses in varying weather conditions.
4. Exposure to noise and frequent movement while assisting students.

WORK SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION 

1. Follows the district transportation calendar.  Depending on the student need, the position could be a year round or school year (175 days) position.
2. Compensation and benefits per MSAD 17 support staff agreement.

TERMS OF AGREEMENT: Support Personnel Agreement

EVALUATION: Annual Performance Review

EXPECTATIONS OF OXFORD HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF: 

As contributing members of the district's learning community, all district staff members are expected to:

1. Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;
2. Utilize best practices for motivating today's students in a safe, supportive learning environment;
3. Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship;
4. Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public.

Further, instructional staff will emphasize and employ practices that lead to improvement in student achievement by:

1. Instilling problem-solving and critical thinking as a "new basics" for learning across all grade levels;
2. Delivering strong literacy instruction across content areas;
3. Helping student develop skills to apply, interpret, analyze, and evaluate the vast, ever-expanding amount of information;
4. Employing effective lesson design by adjusting to students' personal learning needs and preferences, including appropriate technology applications.  

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must complete the entire online application as well as provide cover letter, résumé, copy of certification, transcripts and three current letters of reference to be considered for a position. Please be sure to provide complete reference information in the application for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.