Bus Aide

Bus AideRide buses and help driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of students with disabilities.Lift and carry students with disabilities on and off the bus according to their individual needs. Supervise students as they board and leave bus and cross street. Lean and adapt to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs. Manage student behavior and report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator. Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of assigned students. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations and state and local board policies. Ability to communicate and work with students, parents, support staff, co-workers, administrators and community. Supervise use of seat belts, harnesses, or car seats by students. Follow emergency procedures and help driver administer first aid, if necessary. Operate equipment according to established safety procedures. Follow established procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, assisting students, etc. Become familiar with and follow procedures established by transportation and special education offices. Help driver keep bus clean. Maintain confidentiality. Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job. Perform other duties as may be assigned.Equipment Used: Wheelchair lift, ramp, lock, and special needs adaptive equipment. Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; heavy lifting and carrying of students. Exposure to bacteria and communicable disease is possible.