Bus Associate

Job ID: 5754020

POSITION SUMMARY: To assist the bus driver(s) in providing safe and efficient transportation to all students for district’s curricular and extracurricular programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Physical abilities to meet job requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Ability to relate to all children and adults

• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills

Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Personal Performance Criteria

• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students

• Contributes to creating a positive work environment

• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality

• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day

• Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job

• Works independently and with confidence

• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations

• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Professional Performance Criteria

• Follows policy and procedures established in the Transportation Handbook regarding student interactions. Responsibilities/expectations in dealing with students would include:

• Maintaining discipline when students are on the bus or in the loading areas

• Reporting and documenting daily observations, routine care given, and physical/behavioral changes

• Use of appropriate safety precautions and care in the transfer of all students

• Exercise responsible leadership on out-of-district school trips

• When transporting special education students, additional responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the use of lift equipment in the transfer of students in wheelchairs

• Assisting with ambulatory students moving in and out of the bus

• Securing of wheelchairs on the bus

• Checking securing devices for defects

• Communicating effectively with parents, CHC, group homes, and schools

• Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 6:15 am-9:15 am, 11:00 am-12:00 pm, and 2:00 pm-4:30 pm

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life & LTD

• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)

• Flex spending accounts

• Employee assistance program

• Paid leave and holidays

• Tuition reimbursement