Bucks IU Van Aide

Van Aide BCIU

ESS Van Aides are responsible for ensuring the safe transport of students by implementing students' IEP requirements and behavior plans. This individual must assist students in and out of the vehicle, car seats, and specialized securements. This individual also must assist drivers and learn the run to help with substitution.

Responsibilities:

• Load and unload students as required

• Be knowledgeable of the unique needs of students with special needs

• Assist in evacuation drills and other emergencies

• Communicate effectively with school staff, students, and parents

• Operate special equipment - including special equipment including special car seats and

• safety equipment

• Learn the route to direct a substitute who may be asked to drive the run

• Observe the students to keep them safe in their seat

• Attend all required trainings as assigned by the Supervisor of Transportation

• Address child safety and behavioral concerns while the vehicle is in motion

• Follow the policies and procedures outlined in the Bucks County Transportation Manual

This position description does not express, nor does it imply that the above duties are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent(s) in this position. Additional duties may be assigned by the Administrator of the department, as needed, to adapt to the changing needs of the organization.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED

• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license with a record of safe driving

• Pennsylvania State Police Clearance

• Child Abuse Clearance

• FBI Fingerprinting

• School Health Form: Physical and Tuberculosis Test

• Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification

• Clean DMV Record

About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that “Every day counts” for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.