Bus Aide/Monitor - Part Time - Transportation

Mesa Public Schools Bus AideForbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple yearsEast Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple yearsEmployment Type: Part-time (20-29 hours per week)Base Hourly: $16.56Class/Calendar: A11, 9.25 monthsBenefits: NonePerformance Pay: Available annuallyNew Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximumNew Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the positionJob Summary: Bus aides are assigned to special education bus routes to assist the school bus driver and students while they are being transported to and from school; to ensure their safe transportation and to provide assistance when entering and exiting the school bus; and to provide assistance with student health care.Key Responsibilities:Assist school bus driver while the bus is in operation and with emergencies and with bus evacuationsAssist the school bus driver special education students to provide for special needs during transport to include safe loading and unloading from buses during normal and emergency transportInstruct special education students and/or other passengers in the rules and regulations to maintain safety on the school busMonitor students on and/or around the buses to ensure the safety and welfare of the studentsAssist in the implementation of strategies to manage student behaviorReport observations and incidents (i.e. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc) and communicate information to appropriate district personnelSecure students with safety equipment (i.e. safety vest, seat belts, wheelchairs and tie downs, car seats, etc) to ensure the safety and welfare of studentsAssist bus drivers in school bus post-trip checks; assist relief drivers with routines and route destinationsComplete all the required paperwork; attend all required meetingsAssist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activitiesAssists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public SchoolsPreferred Qualifications:High School education or equivalentExperience working with children (e.g., daycare, school, or special education settings)Certifications (such as CPR and First Aid)Skills & Competencies:Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a GraduateDemonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and communityAbility and willingness to be trained in CPR and First Aid (training provided)Ability and willingness to be trained to assist with students who are medically fragile and have special medical needsAbility to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with students, parents, teachers and district personnel at all levelsAbility to meet time schedulesAbility to work varying route assignmentsPhysical ability to pull, push, reach, bend and walkSuccessfully pass the bus aide agility testWork Environment & Physical Requirements:Most of the work is done inside a moving school bus, assisting students with seating, safety, and behavior managementBuses can be noisy due to students talking, laughing, or sometimes misbehavingBus aides must work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow, when helping students board and exit the busWork hours typically include early morning and afternoon shifts, aligning with school schedules. Some aides may also work during field trips or special transportation needsMay need to move up and down the bus aisle frequentlySome positions require helping students with mobility challenges, which may involve lifting or supporting them (Up to 50 lbs)Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.