Bus Aide

Job Title

Supports district schools and principals in their effort to foster an optimal educational environment for students. To maintain safety and discipline while students are being transported in vehicle.

Assists young and non-ambulatory students to assigned seats. Ensures that seat belts and objects are secured (books, toys, pencils, wheelchairs, etc.). Confer with driver about behavior problems. Be familiar with pre-determined bus route(s), including pick up and drop off points of all students on the vehicle. Controls any misbehavior by students which may distract the driver or interfere with the safety of other students in the vehicle. File disciplinary reports with the Director of Transportation. Be alert for any potential unsafe conditions and notify driver. Assists the driver in maintaining a clean interior and windows of the assigned vehicle. Enforce rules and discipline in a consistent manner. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

High school graduate or equivalent. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Capable of lifting 50 lbs.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have regular and reliable attendance, is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools and/or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.