Aide: Van

Title Code:

Aide: Van

JOB SUMMARY
Assists Special Education, McKinney-Vento and Non-public students during their transportation to and from school. Work involves responsibility for physically aiding special needs students when boarding and exiting the alternative school vehicle, and for overseeing the students to provide the alternative school vehicle driver freedom to operate the vehicle safely. Exercises constant alertness to students' physical/emotional difficulties and mental limitations and is prepared to act promptly in the event of medical issues and other problems. The nature of the work may require stooping, pushing, pulling, carrying, bending, lifting, and sustaining 40 lbs. independently, as well as assisting students in wheelchairs by pushing/pulling of various weights up to and including persons in excess of 200lbs.

Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

Emergencies

Extended hours

Overtime as needed

Summer hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists students when boarding and exiting the alternative school vehicle, occasionally lifting them when necessary and/or operating mechanical lift apparatus.

Assigns students to seats and adjusts safety straps and ensure seat belts are worn properly.

Safely store crutches, orthopedic aids and student possessions.

Observes students during their transportation and reacts promptly to behavioral and/or physical needs.

Assists students during medical emergencies.

Ensures students requiring a method of transportation change at a shuttle point are safely and properly transferred to the correct vehicle.

May assist or prepare reports of behavioral problems encountered with the students during their transportation to and from school.

Attends required in-service training and workshops as established by the Transportation Division.

Works cooperatively with school van drivers, parents, students and other staff members.

Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate preferred.

Experience

One (1) year general knowledge of and/or experience in dealing with special needs students preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to exercise considerable patience and to assist the physically, emotionally and mentally handicapped students during their transportation to and from school.

Ability to work cooperatively with students and parents.

Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.

Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Hold or be eligible for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers required; and

Hold or be eligible for First Aid Certification issued by American Heart Association, Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers required.

Hold or be eligible for Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification issued by AACPS/Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) preferred.

Driving Requirements

N/A

LEADERSHIP ROLE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Walking: under 1/3 of the time

Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Pushing: under 1/3 of the time

Pulling: under 1/3 of the time

Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 of the time

Bending: under 1/3 of the time

Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Repetitive Motions: under 1/3 of the time

As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

No special vision requirements

Work Environment
Location

Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time

Outdoor environment: under 1/3 of the time

Street environment (near moving traffic): under 1/3 of the time

Exposure

Outdoor weather conditions: under 1/3 of the time

Noise Level

Quiet: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

More than 100 pounds: under 1/3 of the time

Travel Requirements

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date:
10/1/2026

Established Date:
6/1/2022

Title Code:
E03508

Title:
AIDE: VAN

Alternate Title:
Aide: Van

Reports to Generic:
Senior Manager

Reports to Specific:
MANAGER SENIOR: OPERATIONS TRANSPORTATION

ORGANIZATION

Division:
Operations

Business Unit:
Transportation

Department:
Transportation Operations

Negotiated Agreement:
American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit:
III

Days Worked:
260

FLSA Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt

Grade:

AG06

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Essential Job:

Months Worked:
12

Hours Worked:
7

Job Family:
Transportation Services

Sub-Function:
Bus/Van Drivers/Assistants

VR 27070