Bus Aide/Monitor - Part Time - Transportation

Key Responsibilities

• Aid the school bus driver while the bus is in operation and during emergencies and bus evacuations.
• Aid special education students to provide for their special needs during transport, including safe loading and unloading from buses.
• Instruct special education students and/or other passengers in the rules and regulations to maintain safety on the school bus.
• Maintain supervision of students on and around the buses to ensure their safety and welfare.
• Report observations and incidents related to student behavior, accidents, and inappropriate social behavior to appropriate district personnel.
• Secure students with safety equipment such as safety vests, seat belts, wheelchairs, and tie downs to ensure their safety and welfare.
• Assist bus drivers in conducting post-trip checks and assist relief drivers with routine tasks and route destinations.
• Complete all required paperwork and attend all required meetings.
• Assist other personnel as necessary to support their work activities.
• Perform other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• A high school education or equivalent.
• Experience working with children, such as in daycare, schools, or special education settings.
• Certifications in CPR and First Aid (training provided).
• Ability to assist students with medical fragility and special medical needs.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) with students, parents, teachers, and district personnel.
• Ability to meet time schedules and work varying route assignments.
• Physical ability to pull, push, reach, bend, and walk.
• Pass the bus aide agility test.

Skills & Competencies

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career, and community.
• Trained in CPR and First Aid (training provided).
• Trained to assist with students who are medically fragile and have special medical needs.
• Communicates effectively (verbal and written) with students, parents, teachers, and district personnel at all levels.
• Meets time schedules and works varying route assignments.
• Works in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Successfully passes the bus aide agility test.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Most of the work is done inside a moving school bus, assisting students with seating, safety, and behavior management.
• Buses can be noisy due to students' activities.
• Work involves frequent movement up and down the bus aisle.
• Positions may require lifting or supporting students with mobility challenges (up to 50 lbs).
• May work during early morning and afternoon shifts, aligning with school schedules.
• May work during field trips or special transportation needs.
• May work in various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow.