Bus Aide

Bus Aide for Plano District 88

JOB GOAL: To help the bus driver provide safe and efficient transportation for students so that they may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the District's curricular and extracurricular programs.

REPORTS TO: Transportation Director/Superintendent

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the driver by maintaining assigned seats, noting student attendance, and noting special pick-up/drop-off instructions.
• Follows specific instructions for the supervision of individual students.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus.
• Enforces discipline regulations set forth in the student's handbook by reporting to the correct building Principal promptly all violations.
• Performs the bending, stooping and lifting necessary to assist in the daily transportation of students with disabilities, including the manual operation of the wheelchair lift.
• Assists children in the boarding and exiting by bending, lifting and supporting students as needed.
• Demonstrates cooperation, courtesy and willingness to improve conditions and situations involving staff, parents and students.
• Attends regularly, requests approval for time off, reports for work on time, and dresses appropriately.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director and/or Superintendent.

COMPENSATION: Based on Plano District No. 88's Collective Bargaining Agreement. Will train qualified applicants and aides may qualify for benefits. Perfect for parents or grandparents who wish to work when students are in session.

District Mission Statement: The Mission of Plano School District is to empower and inspire our diverse student body to achieve academic excellence, experience personal growth, and make positive contributions to society.

District Vision Statement: Students Our students will think critically, persevere, and contribute productively to society. Families & Community Our family and community members are partners in the educational process and will support the fundamental Mission of the District. Educators Our educators have unwavering high expectations, believe in students, demonstrate a growth mindset, and foster a collaborative environment.