INTERVENTION AIDE (TRANSPORTATION) - SUBSTITUTE ONLY

Salary: $19.34 Hourly

Location : Columbus, OH

Job Type: Part time or Full time

Job Number: 24-6215-T1

Department: Transportation & Fleet

Opening Date: 11/13/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Definition

This job posting is for a noncompetitive position. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience.
Under general supervision, is responsible for assisting teachers, administrators, building personnel and bus drivers to maintain appropriate student behavior, assist in teaching appropriate behavior to severely emotionally disabled students and assure safety of special education students during transportation; performs related duties as required.

**This position is for SUBSTITUTE opportunities on the school buses ONLY. If you are interested in a part-time or full-time position you will have to apply at a later date when the opportunity becomes available**
Examples of Work

• Assists teachers, administrators, and bus drivers in maintaining appropriate student behavior in school buildings, on school grounds, during school trips and on school buses during transport
• Verbally intervenes with SED students (K-12) when necessary
• Physically intervenes with SED students (K-12) if student is physically harmful to self or others
• Assists bus drivers in loading and unloading of students
• Takes and records daily attendance of children, reports students' absences of 10 days or more
• Completes incident and infraction reports on students, and relates special information concerning pupil transportation to driver
• Talks with students to ascertain specific information concerning problems and to assist them in developing an appropriate behavior plan
• Assists bus driver in conducting emergency bus evacuation practices; leaves bus to escort and assist disturbed and disabled students when required during pick-up or drop-off
• Escort's sick or disturbed students to the door of their home when necessary
• Takes money or medication, being sent to school for student, from students or parents for safekeeping until arrival at school or home
• Transports or assists with transporting students to their home when necessary
• Assists teachers in maintaining appropriate student behavior in classroom
• Attends required training meetings concerning the needs of SED students and other related subjects
• Participates in parent and administrator conferences when requested
• Escorts or assists in escorting students throughout school building
• Attends out-of-building and overnight activities and field trips in order to assist teachers in supplemental teaching opportunities
• Under direction of teacher, assists with academic tasks and other instructional opportunities
• Escorts disturbed student to administrator's office for counseling or discipline, reports details to administrator
• Completes copies and distributes seating chart for students on the bus and assists bus drivers in completing left/right sheet and time study sheet of route
• Lifts students between wheelchair and seat when needed and operates lift on bus when needed
• Assists in maintaining cleanliness of bus (wash windows, sweep and mop floor, wash seats, empty trash)

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or a GED.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• One (1) year of experience in maintaining control of and teaching appropriate behavior to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents in residential or non-residential programs and facilities or one (1) year as a Child Care Attendant with the Columbus Public Schools or comparable experience elsewhere.
  • Substitution(s): An associate's degree in mental health/chemical dependency and mental retardation technology or equivalent may be substituted for the required experience.

*If you indicate having a license/certification or college education, please attach the official documentation to your application for verification*
Test/Job Contact Information

The names of the applicants passing the administration of this test will be used to create a new list for substitute opportunities in this classification. If you are interested in this substitute opportunity, you will need to apply within the filing period indicated above and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to list all relevant work experience (current and previous) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience. Unless otherwise indicated, any year of required experience is based on 12 months of full time employment. Anything under 35 hours/week (or seasonal work) will be prorated. Questions regarding this process can be directed to Human Resources at

**This position is for SUBSTITUTE opportunities on the school buses ONLY. If you are interested in a part-time or full-time position, you will have to (1) Apply to be on the eligible list and (2) complete all required application and testing processes when the opportunity becomes available**

Columbus City Schools is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment policies.

Columbus City Schools is proud of the opportunities and advantages we offer to our employees and we are committed to providing high-quality benefits and programs designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community. Columbus City Schools offers a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life Insurance, and other voluntary benefits like Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and Legal Insurance. Columbus City Schools truly values healthy living and healthy minds. We offer an Employee Assistance Program to help resolve any issues that may interfere with daily life and a comprehensive wellness program that includes Weight Loss Support, Health Screenings, Fitness Classes, and so much more. For more information on the benefits offered, please visit Please note that benefits vary according to bargaining unit contract provisions and/or job classification.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have one year of experience in maintaining control of and teaching appropriate behavior to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents in a residential or non-residential program?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have one year of experience as a Child Care Attendant with Columbus City Schools or similar experience elsewhere?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have an associate's degree in mental health, chemical dependency, mental retardation technology, or an equivalent curriculum (before submitting the application please attach official transcripts or copy of degree indicating field of study)?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a current valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you willing to work as a substitute employee? (A substitute works on an on-call basis, may rotate to different bus routes, may be asked to work on a moments notice or may receive a long term assignment)

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have a CPI Certification? If so, you must attach it to this application.

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have a First Aid Certification? If so, you must attach it to this application.

• Yes
• No

09

The following questions will be entered as supplemental questions but will be used solely as the Training & Experience Evaluation:For the following questions (9-17), ENTER WHOLE NUMBERS ONLY - DO NOT ENTER ANY TEXT!How many times (total number of times) in your previous work history have you restored order among a group of emotionally disturbed persons?

10

(10) How many times (total number of times) in your previous work history have you counseled emotionally disturbed persons to ascertain information?

11

(11) How many times (total number of times) in your previous work history have you counseled emotionally disturbed persons to calm them when upset?

12

(12) How many times (total number of times) in your previous work history have you physically restrained emotionally disturbed persons when required?

13

(13) How many times (total number of times) in your previous work history have you administered first aid to ill or injured persons?

14

(14) How many times (total number of times) in your previous work history have you observed and recorded client or patient behavior for reporting to doctors, administrators, or technicians?

15

(15) How many times (total number of times) in your previous work history have you escorted emotionally disturbed persons during transport?

16

(16) How many times (total number of times) in your previous work history have you transported emotionally disturbed persons?

17

(17) How many times (total number of times) in your previous work history have you attended a conference concerning treatment, therapy, or restraint of emotionally disturbed persons?

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