A jury in Somerset County returned a split verdict for a Franklin school bus aide accused in the death of a wheelchair-bound student.

Jurors found Davila guilty of endangering the welfare of a child but pushed aside the more serious manslaughter charges.

Davila was being held responsible for the death of 6-year-old Fajr Williams, who was strangled by a four-point harness while riding on the bus.

Jurors were able to see video from inside that bus and saw that Davila did not notice when Williams began to struggle to breathe.

Davila took the stand at trial and admitted she made a mistake by not sitting next to the little girl as she was instructed to do.

But she defended her wearing of headphones and using her phone. She said her bosses at Montauk Transportation encouraged her to use her phone to stay in touch with parents and her managers.

After the verdict, her attorney spoke about potential sentencing.

“You know if things go our way, I think the most she’ll do is a year - which nobody wants,” said defense attorney Mike Policastro. “I told her to hold her head high. You made a mistake. It would’ve been better if you were sitting in the back seat.”

The prosecution had argued Davila recklessly disregarded her training, which is why they charged her with manslaughter.

Assistant prosecutor Mike McLaughlin repeatedly told jurors that Davila had one job, and she didn't do it. The prosecutor said Williams was dead Because of that.

However, the defense argued the blame should be spread around, noting that the victim's teenage sister incorrectly secured Williams’ wheelchair lap belt before getting on board the bus and in the care of Davila.

The defense stated that the lap belt was not Davila’s responsibility.

After the verdict was read, Williams’ mother, Najmuh Nash, disputed the claim that the family was at fault.

“It was not my fault or my daughter’s fault. It was [Amanda Davila’s] fault for not doing her job. We did our job, got my baby to the bus. She was strapped in and any disbelief in that - shame on you,” said Nash.

Davila will be sentenced in March. The prosecution will be requesting Davila receive a five to 10-year sentence.