Bus Assistant, Full Year (0.75 FTE) - Multiple Openings in Transportation

About the role

The Bus Assistant supports student transportation services, focusing on assisting special education students during transport to and from school and special activities. Responsibilities include handling emergencies, ensuring safe boarding and unloading, monitoring special needs students, conducting safety inspections, and reporting incidents.

Responsibilities

• Assists bus driver in emergency situations
• Assists special education students and other passengers in loading and unloading safely
• Maintains seat chart of riders
• Maintains bus in a safe and sanitary condition
• Conducts monthly emergency evacuation drills
• Completes walk-throughs to check for students left behind
• Instructs students on rules and regulations
• Ensures safety and well-being of students and equipment
• Attends meetings and training sessions

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One year of related experience
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Maine State CHRC authorization ($70 cost)

Qualifications

• Ability to adhere to safety practices and administer first aid
• Knowledge of operating equipment for transporting special needs students
• Clear communication skills
• Ability to work outside regular business hours
• Knowledge of health standards and regulations

Skills

• Safety practices and administration of first aid
• Operating equipment for special needs transportation
• Clear communication
• Outside of regular business hours
• Health standards and regulations

Benefits

Eligible for benefits as outlined here.

Pay

19.18$ - 23.53$ (based on years of experience)

Schedule

Part Time, 0.75 FTE

Employment Details

• Full Year
• Permanent Contract
• Part of BASE union
• Wage range based on years of experience
• Eligible for benefits
• Portland Public Schools commitment to a work and learning environment free from discrimination