Job Description
Job Description
School Students Special Aid Transport:
Assist with daily transportation of school students, ensuring safety, care, and punctuality during pickup and drop-off times. The role requires reliability, patience, and good communication with both students and staff. Must be comfortable working a split shift schedule aligned with school timings.
Schedule Options:
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- Full-time Split Shift: Morning 4 hrs (school drop) + Evening 4 hrs (school pickup)
- Part-time Option: Either morning or evening shift (4 hrs)
- Ideal for candidates looking for flexible hours and consistent long-term work.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential medical support and supervision during the transportation of school-aged students with special needs. This critical role ensures the health, safety, and well-being of our most vulnerable students while they are in transit to and from school. The ideal candidate will be a skilled clinician with a calm demeanor, able to respond to medical needs and manage the unique challenges of a mobile environment.
Key Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care & Medical Support:
- Provide direct nursing care to students with special needs as prescribed and in accordance with state LPN practice acts and district policies.
- Monitor students' physical and emotional status throughout transport, identifying and responding to changes in condition.
- Manage and respond to medical emergencies and follow established emergency action plans.
- Operate and maintain specialized medical equipment (e.g., ventilators, oxygen tanks, feeding pumps, monitors) securely within the vehicle.
Safety & Compliance:
- Ensure all students are properly secured in their safety restraints, car seats, or wheelchair security systems according to state law and individual student plans.
- Maintain a clean, sanitized, and safe environment on the bus to prevent the spread of infection.
- Adhere strictly to HIPAA and FERPA regulations, maintaining student confidentiality at all times.
Communication & Documentation:
- Communicate effectively with parents/guardians at pickup and drop-off regarding the student's condition, needs, or any incidents that occurred during transport.
- Provide a clear and concise report to school nurses, teachers, and aides upon arrival at school and at the end of the day.
- Maintain accurate, detailed daily logs of care provided, student observations, medication administration, and incident reports.
Operational Duties:
- Ride the school bus or specialized transport vehicle on assigned routes.
- Assist the bus driver with loading, unloading, and positioning of students.
- Manage student behavior to ensure a safe and calm environment for all riders.
Qualifications
Required:
- Current and valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of District of Columbia.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience, preferably in school nursing, emergency care, or with individuals with special needs.
- Ability to lift, position, and assist students of various sizes and with physical disabilities (e.g., transferring to and from wheelchairs).
Preferred:
- Experience in a school setting or with paediatric patients.
- Knowledge of common childhood disabilities and medical conditions.
- Training in behaviour management or de-escalation techniques.
Skills & Abilities:
- Exceptional clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with children, parents, and school staff effectively.
- Patience, empathy, and a nurturing demeanor.
- Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure in a mobile environment.
- High level of organization and attention to detail for documentation and compliance.
Working Conditions
- Work is performed primarily inside a school transportation vehicle.
Company DescriptionSkill Demand Energy is a nationally certified minority-owned company with our Corporate Headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana, and multiple offices across the U.S.
Skill Demand Energy partners with utilities, local and state governments, and other entities to provide solutions to reduce America's energy usage within the residential, commercial, and industrial and government sectors. We are a dynamic multiculturally owned firm fully committed to cocreate with our teams truly inclusive and equitable working environments that results in thriving diversity and professional success.
We are committed to hiring individuals that are representative of the communities our programs are designed to serve. Our work elevates co-creation through cultivating trust and acting with transparency. We recognize that representation matters.
Company Description
Skill Demand Energy is a nationally certified minority-owned company with our Corporate Headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana, and multiple offices across the U.S.\r\n\r\nSkill Demand Energy partners with utilities, local and state governments, and other entities to provide solutions to reduce America's energy usage within the residential, commercial, and industrial and government sectors. We are a dynamic multiculturally owned firm fully committed to cocreate with our teams truly inclusive and equitable working environments that results in thriving diversity and professional success.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to hiring individuals that are representative of the communities our programs are designed to serve. Our work elevates co-creation through cultivating trust and acting with transparency. We recognize that representation matters.