Bus Aide / Part-Time

About the Role

Provides general assistance to students and bus drivers in fulfilling safe transportation of students to and from school. Assists students, communicates with parents, and performs related tasks. Reports to the Supervisor and bus driver.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to bus driver by monitoring activities of students being transported; informs driver of any behavior concerns or other problems; completes discipline slips on disruptive students when necessary.
• Informs students of bus safety and other requirements; enforces rules and regulations and provides positive discipline and guidance.
• Diffuses situations and/or prevents distraction to the driver or injury to students and/or other passengers.
• Reports observations and incidents (e.g., discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to the appropriate personnel.
• Assists students in getting onto and off the bus as required. Ensures the safety and welfare of students, and to comply with designated policies and procedures.
• Communicates with classroom aides, teachers, principals, parents, and supervisors concerning student needs, backgrounds, medical concerns, etc. as appropriate.
• Consults with and assists the bus driver in documenting student information, recordkeeping, and completing route surveys. Prepares behavior reports, logs, referrals, route descriptions, etc. to document activities, provide written reference, and/or convey information.
• Keeps abreast of safety and first aid procedures related to the duties of the job. Responds to emergencies and assists in addressing immediate safety issues.
• Maintains current knowledge of emergency evacuation procedures. Assists in conducting emergency evacuation drills to ensure efficiency of procedures and to comply with mandated requirements.
• Makes transportation/trips enjoyable for students through educational programs, group activities, etc.
• Assists the bus driver in maintaining the interior cleanliness of the bus in order to maintain the appearance, sanitation, and safety of the vehicle.
• Attends conferences, in-service meetings, training courses, etc. as required.
• Follows Transportation guidelines as they relate to wearing proper apparel, including appropriate shirts, shoes (closed toe and closed heel), and a Lexington School District Two identification badge.
• Exhibits acceptable employee conduct and presents a positive image of Lexington School District Two. Complies with the District's Board policies and designated procedures at all times.
• Willingly performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• School bus driver preferred or willingness to become a certified school bus driver in the future.
• Experience in working with children preferred.
• Must have an acceptable background check and a South Carolina Driver's license.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of state laws, regulations, and safety procedures pertaining to the safe transport of students.
• Knowledge of the operation of a school bus and equipment. Understands the limitations and hazards involved in operating assigned equipment.
• Knowledge of the proper procedures for reporting student misbehavior and other problems, and equipment failure.
• Knows the proper procedures for emergencies.
• Familiar with daily bus route and the location of schools and other landmarks.
• Knowledge of the requirements for maintaining the appearance of equipment.

Skills

• Able to complete assigned tasks in a safe, timely, and effective manner.
• Capable of applying common sense understanding and independent judgment in the performance of prescribed duties and tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, supervisors, co-workers, and the general public.
• Able to work with children in an effective manner.
• Ability to carry out duties in extreme conditions of weather and noise.
• Able to handle emergency situations in a calm and responsible manner, and assist students in evacuating the bus under emergency conditions.
• Ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and awareness, and the supervision of children.

Physical, Cognitive, and Other Requirements

• Job responsibilities involve duties that include sitting, standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, climbing bus steps, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth, and the ability to focus.
• Sensory abilities require the skill to respond and/or prevent children from endangering themselves or others and to react in the event of emergencies.
• Must be able to talk, read, and hear, and effectively perceive and exchange information in a variety of oral, written, and/or printed formats.
• Duties require basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must take direction and comply with all applicable laws, policies, and procedures, and interact well with others, including students and parents.
• Must display emotional control and be adaptable to stressors, tight deadlines, frequent changes, etc.
• Must meet all required medical, drug testing, and physical performance standards.

Working Conditions

Work is conducted primarily on a school bus where one is required to ride under varying road and weather conditions which means exposure to conditions such as heat, cold, rain, humidity, etc. Routine local travel is required to monitor passengers being transported to and from school and other approved facilities; no overnight travel is required.

Pay

Part-Time, 180 days of work per year.