Student Transportation and Support Aide

Student Transportation and Support Aide - Vacancy ID: 274869
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The Student Transportation Aide provides safe, reliable, and appropriate transportation for students to and from school and school-related activities. The employee operates a District-approved vehicle, follows established transportation routes and safety procedures, and provides appropriate supervision and assistance to students during transportation. When not assigned to driving responsibilities, the employee may provide instructional, behavioral, functional, organizational, supervision, or other student support services in regular education, special education, or other school settings under the direction of licensed staff or other designated District personnel. The employee works collaboratively with teachers, special education staff, administrators, transportation personnel, and other school staff to support student safety, engagement, independence, and participation while maintaining confidentiality, dignity, and respect.
Envision a supportive administration that understands the challenges and triumphs of teaching, providing meaningful professional development opportunities to help you grow and excel in your career. From innovative programs to a commitment to personalized learning, De Pere provides the framework for you to make a real difference in the lives of your students.
District Facts:
🐦 Ranked 8th School District in WI
🐦 Approximately 4,500 Students
🐦 300+ Certified Instruction Based Employees
🐦 Over 600 Employees
🐦 6 Schools
Beyond the classroom, De Pere offers a vibrant and welcoming community as a suburb of . Nestled in a beautiful part of Wisconsin, you'll find a high quality of life with access to an abundance of parks, natural walking trails, and a historic downtown with a strong sense of community spirit. This is a place where you can build a fulfilling career and a rich personal life.
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Non-Discrimination Statement:
The Unified School District of De Pere does not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, race, national origin, ancestry, color, creed, religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status, or any physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability, or any other legally protected status or classification. Employees of this District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972. For additional information on the nondiscrimination policy and/or complaint procedure, contact the District at 920.983.9174.
Candidates seeking accommodations during an interview are encouraged to indicate such at the time they are contacted to interview.
QUALIFICATIONS include the following, but are not limited to:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience working with children or students preferred.
- Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
- Must meet all District and applicable Wisconsin requirements to operate a vehicle for student transportation.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license appropriate for the assigned vehicle and meet District requirements for driving record and insurability.
- Must meet any applicable Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction requirements for assigned school-based aide duties.
- Must successfully complete required background checks and other employment requirements established by the District.
- Must successfully complete required training, which may include student transportation procedures, first aid/CPR, student-specific health procedures, crisis prevention/intervention, emergency procedures, and other training identified by the District.
WORKING CONDITIONS, including essential physical/mental requirements as well as the working environment, include the following, but are not limited to:
- Ability to sit for extended periods while operating a vehicle and to safely enter and exit the vehicle frequently throughout the workday.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and move throughout the school environment when performing assigned student support duties.
- Ability to perform light physical work and frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or move materials and equipment weighing up to 10 pounds independently.
- Ability to assist students with mobility, positioning, transfers, personal care, or other physical needs as assigned and appropriately trained.
- Ability to safely assist students entering and exiting the vehicle and respond appropriately to student safety or behavioral concerns during transportation.
- Ability to maintain concentration, attention to detail, and sound judgment while operating a vehicle and while performing student support responsibilities.
- Ability to maintain composure and appropriate judgment when responding to unexpected student behaviors, transportation concerns, or emergencies.
- Hearing and communication abilities sufficient to communicate with students and staff and to recognize safety-related sounds while operating or riding in a vehicle and while working in school environments.
- Ability to move safely throughout school buildings, school grounds, transportation areas, and other assigned locations.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.
- Comply with the requirement that the employee remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout employment with the District.
- This position requires an in-person presence for all contracted working hours, including transportation assignments and scheduled school-based student support responsibilities, unless explicitly directed otherwise by District administration.
Candidate Requirements
- Resume
- Custom Questions