Van Aide- Special Education

*SUMMARY OF POSITION*: Dynamic Hope Schools is a nonpublic school for students 6-22 yrs old with special needs/disabilities and may have challenging behaviors.
The position is an AM and PM (split) shift working as a van aide supervising students while on a route.
The transportation aide provides employees with a full time Monday through Friday position.
Eligibility for health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
This is a rewarding experience assisting students with social skills, and providing mentorship and positive reinforcement to students.
*DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: *Experience working with special needs students and behavioral management.
High school education or equivalent required.
*WORK HOURS*: Hours vary and are based on route(s) assigned.
*KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS*:Maintain a positive and professional demeanor while working with a diverse and challenging student population.
Communicate in a professional manner with students, parents and coworkers.
Provide positive reinforcement to students utilizing various incentives and rewards, both tangible and social.
Demonstrated understanding of diagnosis of assigned student and any challenges pertaining thereto.
Foster student motivation through enthusiasm and encouragement; model behaviors that reflect and reinforce a positive attitude.
*Physical Requirements:* Must be able to see; general and close vision.
Must be able to hear.
Must be able to speak in complete sentences.
Must be able to walk, sit and stand.
Must be able to run.
Must be able to move rapidly forward, backward and laterally.
Must be able to bend and stoop rapidly.
Must be able to push, pull and lift up to 50% of one's body weight.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.
50 - $17.
50 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Vision insurance Physical setting: * Special education school Schedule: * Monday to Friday * No weekends Experience: * Special education: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person