SCHOOL BUS AIDE

Purpose Statement

The job of School Bus Aide was established for the purpose/s of assisting special education students during transport to and from school and/or special activities; and ensuring the safety and sanitation of assigned vehicles. 

This job reports to Transportation Director

Essential Functions

•  Assesses potential emergency situations on the bus and within loading and unloading zones for the purpose of taking appropriate action to protect the well being of passengers.

• Assists students for the purpose of providing for special needs during transport, safe loading and unloading from buses including both emergency situations and normal transport.

• Attends meetings (e.g. classroom & behind the wheel training, inservice, safety, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information to perform job functions. 

• Instructs students for the purpose of enforcing rules/regulations and maintaining safety.

• Monitors students for the purpose of preventing distraction to the driver or injury to themselves or other students/passengers.

• Monitors students with special needs until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent/guardian etc. for the purpose of ensuring the students’ safety.

• Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel.

• Secures students and/or equipment with restraints, tie downs (e.g. wheelchairs, seat belts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of students.

Other Functions 

• Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and operating equipment used in transporting special needs students.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; and working as part of a team.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Working Enviroment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 90% sitting, 5% walking, and 5% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment. 

Experience Job related experience is desired.

Education HIgh School diploma or equivalent

Equivalency None Specified 

Required Testing                                                                       Certificates & Licenses 

None Specified                                                                           None Specified

Continuing Educ. / Training                                                     Clearances

Annual Bloodborne Pathogen Training                                          Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

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FLSA Status

Non Exempt