Part Time Bus Aide

Position Purpose

To ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities.

Basic Function

• Assist school bus driver in ensuring the safety of students by supervising the students while the bus is in operation;
• Assist student loading, unloading and seating arrangements as required;
• Notify transportation coordinator of any behavioral issues.

Essential Functions

• Maintains discipline on school bus;
• Maintains proper seating arrangements;
• Ensures seat belts are being worn by all students riding the bus and assists elementary school children buckle and unbuckle seat belts;
• Aid parents and school personnel with safe loading and unloading of students;
• Coincides seating with school personnel for students with prior behavioral issues;
• Maintains current knowledge of Emergency Evacuation procedures; assists driver in emergency situations;
• Maintains regular attendance and notifies Manager of Operations prior to any absences;
• Boards the bus at the first stop on the morning route and arrives at school no later than 10 minutes before dismissal for the evening route;
• Reports all injuries, disciplinary issues, and vandalism to Manager of Operations;
• Checks the bus thoroughly after each trip. Looks under seats, behind seats and all other areas where view is obstructed to make sure all children have exited the bus and that their belongings are not left on the bus;
• Distributes notes and information to parents as directed by iLearn Schools-ASCS staff;
• Ensures no parents or other adults enter or get onto the bus.

Additional Duties

• Presents a positive character model for our students and parents.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
• Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• A High School Diploma or GED;
• Bilingual, both oral and written, ability (English/Spanish) is preferred;
• Successful prior experience working as a bus aide, preferably in a school district or transporting children.