Position Type: Transportation/Monitors and Substitute MonitorsDate Posted: 10/1/2024Location: Litchfield, CTDate Available: ASAPClosing Date: Position Open Until FilleMission EdAdvance is one of Connecticut's six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). Our mission as the RESC in western Connecticut to is to promote the success of area school districts and their communities. EdAdvance is also a partner in the RESC Alliance and works collaboratively with the other RESC groups to support state-wide initiatives. In addition, EdAdvance operates five specialized school programs for students who are requiring educational placement outside of their district. To achieve our mission, we are committed to the Three Cs: Connection-We actively listen to, engage with, and learn from our colleagues within the agency and our constituents across the region and state. This fosters and strengthens partnerships, leading to true understanding of our region. Culture-We strive to achieve Systemness, where everyone embraces and is committed to the success of our agency as a whole. This internal climate of cooperation is evident to our school district and community partners. Customization-We focus on Culture and Connection to increase our capacity to provide flexible solutions, services, and supports tailored to the unique needs of the school districts and communities we serve and at the level of excellence they expect. Van Monitors Reports to: Director of Transportation Full or Part-time positions are available Non-Exempt Various Locations Hourly Rate: Positions is open until filled. Overview: We are seeking caring and reliable Special Needs Van Monitors to assist the van driver in safely transporting students to and from out-of-district placements. The position is either full-time or part-time with summer hours required. We offer a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid sick days, holidays, and personal time off for our full-time staff. Major Responsibilities:
- Create a safe, comfortable and orderly atmosphere for passengers.
- Safely, reliably, and courteously, support students with special needs as they are transported to and from school or to other educational placement facilities.
- Must be able to establish a positive relationship with children and maintain order and handle emotional or behavioral challenges of students.
- Must be able to secure students in a seat belt or harness
- Must be able to safely enter and disembark a van multiple times during the day
- Must be able to move around the van to help students on an off the van
Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, teachers and staff
- Ability to form positive relationships with students and manage difficult behaviors
- Must be responsible, caring, and willing to work with children who have special needs
Application Procedure: Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvance's employment page at, , and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest. Human Resources EdAdvance P.O. Box 909 Litchfield, CT 06759-0909EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, veteran, marital or familial status, ancestry, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. To file a complaint of discrimination write USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, Washington, DC 20250-9410 EdAdvance was established under Connecticut Statute 10-66, a-m, and is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of members from local Boards of Education.