78032 Substitute Bus Aide

Bus Aide/Bus Attendant

The essential function of this position within the organization is to assist the bus driver with maintaining safe and comfortable transportation for assigned students to and from designated stops.

This list represents the essential tasks performed by the position. These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other duties as assigned.

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 the bus driver and parents with loading/unloading the students at the bus stop.

Assists the bus driver and school personnel with loading/unloading the student on the school grounds.

Enforce safety rules and provide firm direction to the students.

Report misconduct of students on the appropriate form and turn in 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.

Ensure that all students are secured and when appropriate, secure restraining devices, i.e., seatbelts, harnesses and toddler seats.

When transporting wheelchairs, work with the bus driver as a team to properly fasten all wheelchair hookups.

Position self on the bus in a location which allows observation and assistance to all students at all times.

Minimal requirements which may include assessing and/or conceptualizing work environment, conditions and job completion task requirements including resource needs.

Speaks with or signals to people to convey or exchange information.

Requires minimum responsibility for only small quantities of low cost items or supplies where opportunities for achieving economies or preventing loss are negligible.

Uses some addition and subtraction, light multiplication/division.

Reads routine sentences or instructions; writes routine sentences and completes routine work forms; speaks routine sentences using standard grammar.

Performs semi-routine work involving set procedures and rules, but with frequent problems; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results or occasional exposure to unusual pressure.

Impact of decisions is minor affects only those in immediate work area.

Handles machines, tools, equipment, or work aids involving some latitude for judgment regarding attainment of standard or in selecting appropriate items.

Requires considerable responsibility for the safety and health of others and/or continuous enforcement of the laws and standards of public health and safety.

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Appropriate State of Florida professional certification as required and applicable.

A minimum of 1 year of work experience in schools or related work in a public agency, or private business.

Basic skill in oral and written communication.

Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of people.

Experience with industry-standard computer applications.

Experience working with children.

Ability to recognize individual student capabilities and exceptions while maintaining order on the bus and while administering to students' individual needs, as required.

Physical ability to secure a wheelchair, use a wheelchair lift, and/or secure a harness on a student, if required.

Knowledge of equipment as related to specific job functions.

Knowledge of all aspects of the assigned bus route.

Must possess or be able to obtain certification in CPR and First Aide; may be required to obtain other specific certifications or complete coursework as deemed necessary by supervisor.

Requires medium work involving standing or walking some of the time, exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular basis, and considerable dexterity and skill in operating machinery, tools, or office equipment.

The position may be exposed to extreme heat/cold, wet or humid conditions, bright/dim lights, dust or pollen, intense noise levels, disease/pathogens.

The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities, color perception.

ADA requires the District to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Annual Contract

Reports To: Transportation Director

Supervises: No supervisory duties