Bus Aide

Job TitleUnder the guidance of the school bus driver, assist in monitoring and maintaining appropriate student behavior in order to ensure that special needs students are transported safely and securely between residences and schools and/or between schools and approved field trips.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Required Qualifications:Must have the authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)Must have and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.Work experience in settings with children one on one or in small groups preferred.Experience with special needs students preferred.Key Responsibilities, Skills & Knowledge:Adheres to the District vision, mission, core values and goals in collaboration with staff.Demonstrates the ability and desire to provide outstanding customer service.Demonstrates a high regard for confidential and sensitive information.Become certified in CPR and First Aid (training is available).Assess potential emergency situations on or around the school bus.Lift and/or move students using wheelchair lift, tie downs and student restraints.Responsible for the enforcement of all Arizona restraint laws, accident procedures and bus evacuation plans.Participate in training to assist students who are medically fragile and have special medical needs (e.g., secure students with appropriate restraints, tie downs, wheelchairs, seat belts, etc.).Communicate effectively (verbal and written) with students, parents, teachers and district personnel at all levels.Assist students as needed (e.g., tying shoes, mittens, hats, coats, etc.) for the purpose of providing for their needs during transport, safe loading and unloading from buses, including both emergency situations and normal transport.Instruct students for the purpose of enforcing rules/regulations and maintaining safety.Report and/or prepare documentation regarding observations and/or incidents (e.g., incident reports, inspections, student count, passenger misconduct, etc.) to the proper personnel (Director of Transportation or Dispatcher).Assist bus drivers in school bus post-trip checks and relief drivers with routines and route destinations.Assist bus drivers with directions, cleaning the bus, and ensuring the proper supplies are on the bus.Flexibility with scheduled workload: morning, midday, and afternoon bus routes every weekday.Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the department and/or District.Work effectively under time constraints.Comply with the District's attendance standards as described in the established guidelines.Detailed-oriented and self-motivated.Excellent communication skills.Excellent memory and ability to function well under stress.Demonstrate flexibility, common sense, and good judgment.Ability to keep abreast of information pertinent to the job.Read and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Skill, Knowledge, and Ability Requirements:Skills are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job.Knowledge is required to read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge is required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job.Ability is required to gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a wide variety of factors. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is significant.Physical Requirements:The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; climbing and balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed under variable temperature conditions.Working Environment:The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Non-Discrimination Policy:The Sacaton Elementary School District #18 Governing Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, and disability. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Governing Board does business.