Substitute Bus Aide

Bus Paraprofessional

Assists in the safety and well-being of children while being transported to and from school.

• Assure that the driver is not distracted from the safe operation of the bus
• Assist children safely getting on the bus and secure them in proper child restraint
• Assist children safely getting off the bus and into the custody of those individuals authorized to receive them
• Learn each child's name and ensure that they are delivered to correct residence
• Retrieve any items belonging to the child and assure it stays with them
• Follows and ensures mandated child restraint devise procedures, ensuring that children are properly positioned and restrained in the bus, including wheelchairs
• In the event of an accident or emergency, assures the safe evacuation of all passengers following the Bus Evacuation procedures
• Communicate effectively with staff and parents and keep information confidential
• Assure that no child is left unsupervised on a bus
• Relay to staff or parents, any notes or materials sent by either party
• Answer parents' questions with any pertinent information about their child's bus ride or condition in a positive, professional manner
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the interior of the bus for safe operating condition
• In the absence of regular driver, assist substitute with route directions
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and trainings
• Perform check at end of route ensuring that all children are off the bus and it is empty
• Perform other duties as may be assigned

Risk of exposure to blood, body fluids and communicable diseases

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Must be physically able to climb into school bus, bend, kneel and squat

Must be able to safely move around vehicle while it is in motion