School Bus Chaperone 3664 - Tucson

Location: Tucson | Employee Status: Permanent | Hours Per Week: 30 | Work Calendar: 10-Month | Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour

About the Role

ASDB Chaperones assist drivers as a team, interacting with the driver and students. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring pre-employment and random drug testing.

ASL (American Sign Language) is not required for this role, but may be needed if working with deaf staff/students.

Responsibilities

• Ensure students are safely seated throughout the bus route
• Maintain appropriate student behavior
• Work with parents and staff regarding specific methods of assistance
• Perform bus evacuation procedures when necessary
• Communicate information and instructions effectively to students and staff
• Lift non-ambulatory students and equipment using proper lifting procedures
• Understand and follow written policies, procedures, and regulations

Requirements

• Ability to bend, lift, and secure students on the bus
• Good communication, teamwork, and physical fitness
• Ability to read and write English
• Must pass FBI and State background checks
• Must obtain CIT (Crisis Intervention Training), CPR, and First Aid certification if working directly with students
• Must pass a post-offer physical
• Completion of Defensive Driver Training Program for personnel driving on state business

Benefits

Benefit-eligible employees have access to:

• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental, and dependent life insurance
• Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, and seat belt insurance (automatic coverage)
• State retirement plan and long-term disability (LTD) program (mandatory enrollment after 26-week waiting period)
• Deferred compensation program for tax-deferred retirement investments
• Employee Self-Service, Wellness, Tuition Discount, Travel Reduction, Auto & Home Insurance, and Purchase Discount Programs

Employees have 31 days from the effective date of hire to elect coverage, with benefits potentially starting as early as 2 weeks after hire.