Bus Aide 2026-2027

Essential Functions

• Familiar with equipment specific to a handicap bus (i.e. lift, wheelchair tie downs, car seats, harness, etc.)
• Manages situations relative to special students in a professional and confidential manner.
• Assists in providing a safe, controlled atmosphere on the bus.
• Ensures all students are properly secured by seat belts.
• Ensures all wheelchairs and car seats are properly secured.
• Aids students during loading and unloading procedures.
• Sits among the students to monitor behavior and conversation.
• Promotes fair and reasonable disciplinary practices.
• Treats students and coworkers with respect and dignity.
• Aid the school bus driver in emergency situations and evacuations.
• Develops cooperative and functional relationships with district staff and the public.
• Maintains consistent and punctual attendance.
• Insures job responsibilities are met competently and within established deadlines.
• Assists with special projects.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Computer literate; excellent written and oral communication ability.
• Ability to follow all district policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently, displaying initiative and enthusiasm for the tasks being done.
• Strong communication skills, orally and in writing, with faculty, staff, team members, and administrators.
• Ability to work without supervision, and work as a team player.
• Ability to listen effectively.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Current driver's license in good standing.