Substitute Bus Assistant

About the role

This position serves on an on-call/substitute basis to assist the bus driver with the transportation of special education students and other authorized individuals on "to and from school" routes and extra activity trips.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of student passengers for safety.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions requiring attention.
• Assist special needs students, including those in wheelchairs.
• Operate various bus elevator lifts.
• Install necessary restraints on students and conveyances.
• Provide watchful vigilance over students at all times.
• Inform relevant parties of unusual behavior.
• Perform basic first aid as required, including CPR.
• Attend transportation in-service meetings and training.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid First Aid card including CPR.
• Fingerprinting and background check required.
• Completion of Walla Walla Public Schools Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training upon hire.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of operation of emergency school bus equipment and accessories.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Desire to be a role model for students and interact positively with them.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing routes and schedules.

Skills

• Knowledge of safety and security procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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