Substitute Bus Aide

Substitute Bus Aide

Per Diem Rate: $14.20/hr (minimum wage)

Position Purpose: The person who accepts the position as a school bus aide will perform a variety of tasks to help support the driver in providing safe and proper transportation of all students to and from school. Duties may include:

• Know the proper use of securing devices for safety restraints, wheelchairs and seat belts.
• Assist the driver in the proper loading and unloading of passengers.
• Maintain student discipline.
• Supervise and assist students in transit.
• Report any concerns regarding students to the driver and to the appropriate building staff.
• Know the school bus evacuation procedures and be physically capable to evacuate students in an emergency.
• Learn the bus route and provide route information that includes driver directions for the best way to reach a location, for a substitute or newly assigned bus driver.
• Occupy a seat that provides the best opportunity for student supervision while the bus is in motion.

*This description does not fully encompass all duties that may be assigned by the direct supervisor of this position.

Qualifications Profile: Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt