TITLE: Bus Aid

REPORTS TO: Transportation Director, Bus Driver

SUPERVISES: Students

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-exempt

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 178 Days

PRIMARY PURPOSE::To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions consistently and to the satisfaction of the employer.  This job description is not an exhaustive list, as employees may be required to perform duties not specifically designated in this document, at the employer’s discretion. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma, GED, or other equivalent

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Knowledge of:

• Standard safety procedures
• District School Board policies and procedures
• Safety principles, practices, and equipment related to work

Ability to:

• Assume responsibility for supervising students
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm and receptive attitude towards students
• Maintain cooperative working relationship with students, staff, parents, and the general public
• Maintain order and discipline on a school bus
• Think clearly and taking effective action in emergency situations
• Deal effectively with disabled and/or special needs individuals and others needing special assistance
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Pass a criminal background and child maltreatment check

Physical Demands:

• Climbing
• Balancing
• Crouching
• Hearing
• Speaking
• Standing 
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Mental & visual acuity

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Work with the bus driver as a team to transport students to and from school safely. 
• Assists the bus driver with following the student code of conduct for school bus safety. 
• Assists students on and off the bus; buckles seat belts; renders sensitive assistance to riders with special needs; Facilitates the safety of all passengers.
• Ensure that all students are secured and when appropriate, secure restraining devices, i.e., seatbelts, harnesses and toddler seats. 
• Assists bus operators with wheelchair tie downs, hookups, and lifts.
• Attends to the needs of special needs students during transportation, e.g., oxygen tanks, tubing, wheelchairs, and braces.
• Assists the school personnel with loading/unloading the students.. 
• Enforce safety rules and provide firm direction to the students. 
• Report misconduct of students on the appropriate form and turn in a report of student misconduct to the designated school administrator. 
• Attend assigned workshops and training programs.
• Maintains discipline on the bus in accordance with recommendations of the administration.
• Identifies and responds to health emergencies.
• Position self on the bus in a location which allows observation and assistance to all students at all times.
• Positions self on the bus in a location which allows observation and assistance to all students at all times.