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