**Four positions available**

Position Begins:   Immediately, and follows school year calendar - approximately 180 school days per year

Hours:   3.5 hrs/day (6:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.; 2:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

An application is considered complete when all of the items listed below are received on or before the closing date. Only complete applications are eligible for screening.   Supplemental documents, such as those listed below, can be uploaded in the attachment page of the application, and MUST be in a pdf format.

1.  Cover letter.

2.  Current resume.

3.  Three (3) letters of recommendation, within the past three years and preferably from previous employers.  All letters of recommendation MUST be signed.  To upload 3 letters properly, all letters need to be in one document.  Uploading one letter at a time will replace the previous document.

If hired, these requirements must be met before the first day of work:

1.  Fingerprinting - This district requires final candidates to pay for their own background check. Fingerprinting is done by appointment only; please call Karla Therrien at (406) 892-6550, ext. 1421. The cost is $30.00, payable by cash or check only, at the time of service.

2.  MMR immunization records – If born after December 31, 1956, you will need to provide proof of immunity (titer test) or medical records verifying that your Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccinations are up-to-date before the first day of work.

All employment offers are contingent upon providing complete MMR records, satisfactory results of the background check, and Board approval.

REPORTS TO: Transportation/Special Education Teacher/Building Principals

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assists in management and shaping of student behavior through use of positive reinforcement strategies.

Ability to provide physical intervention if student is in danger or harming self or others.

Assists in maintaining a variety of reports and records.

Assists in maintaining student discipline, on and off bus.

Assists in maintaining neat and orderly environment; keeping the bus clean.

Only minimum duties are listed.  Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

No experience required, but some previous paid or volunteer experience working with children in educational or child-care setting highly desirable, preferably involving children with special needs.  High School diploma or equivalent; or any combination of training and experience likely to provide the desired knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge of general concepts of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics in special education programs assigned.

Demonstrate understanding, patient, warm, and receptive attitude toward children with special needs.

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents, and general public.

Ability to handle stressful situations.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.

Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.

EQUIPMENT USED:

A variety of electronic and technology devices, copier, telephone/voice mail, fax, special needs equipment including wheelchairs, lifts, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside but may be assigned to outside activities.  The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. However, on a school bus you need to be ready for all types of noise levels.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, walk, and stand; twist at neck, bend at waist; kneel; reach.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments.  May be required to lift or move up to 35 pounds.

MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work.  The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another).  Guidance and reinforcement are usually available.  The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity.  The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.

The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job description 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.