Bus Aide

Position Summary To assist the Bus Driver with students on the bus. Essential Tasks And Responsibilities Arrive at the transportation center at least 10 minutes before route departure timeAssist the driver, as directed, in safely operating the bus on its assigned routeProvide student behavioral support if neededPhysically assist students on and off the bus as neededAssist with evacuation drillsMonitor and manage student behaviorFollow the discipline policies and procedures established by the transportation departmentAccurately check the roster on their route each dayMonitor the safe loading/unloading and seating of their studentsTreat passengers in a positive and courteous mannerFollow the policy of not discussing any children or bus situation that involves the childrenAssist in maintaining a clean busProperly operate wheelchair lift/tie downsParticipate in training provided by the Transportation Department as neededAssist any student on their route with special needsPerform daily the required walk-through of checking for sleeping students, lost items, litter, vandalism, or other unforeseen problemsWork any route or activity trip assigned by the Director of TransportationComplete and keep the Route Survey and Seating Chart currentAdhere to all district policiesPerform other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Transportation and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and responsibility. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Ability to appropriately use school bus lifts, seat belts, and doorsAbility to learn and upgrade job skills to meet changing demands of the position Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalismAbility to work independently with minimum supervisionAbility to use independent judgment and demonstrate initiativeAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of workAbility to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral formAbility to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students and others Qualifications Successful completion of all background checks Contract Days: 180 Salary: Bus Aide Salary Schedule