26/27SY Bus Aide

Bus Aide

Full-time positions (30+ hours/week) are eligible for benefits on the first of the month following their 60th day of employment: The District Benefits are very competitive and include health, dental, vision, and a life insurance policy. Supplemental policies through Aflac and LegalShield are also offered at an additional cost to the employee.

Employment Terms: 0.75 FTE / 9-month

Salary Classification: Classified

General Statement of Responsibilities:

The Bus Aide is assigned to special bus routes to assist the school bus driver and students while being transported to the District's regular and extracurricular programs. This position provides assistance to students entering and exiting the vehicle and student health care support along with the general monitoring of the students on the bus.

Principle Duties:

• Assist the bus driver to maintain a safe environment for students during operation, emergencies, and evacuations. Assess potential emergency situations and take appropriate action to protect the safety and well-being of students and staff.
• Assist students with safe loading and unloading of the bus.
• Instruct passengers in the rules and regulations to maintain safety on the bus.
• Assist in the implementation of strategies to manage student behavior and monitor students to ensure the safety of other students and staff on the bus.
• Report observations and incidents and communicate them to appropriate district staff.
• Secure students with safety equipment to ensure student and staff safety on the bus.
• Assist bus drivers in the school bus post-trip checks.
• Maintain a clean bus on a daily basis.
• Meet or exceed the District dress code.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Valid AZ Dept of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Obtain and maintain a valid First Aid and CPR Card/Certificate or willingness to obtain within 45 days of hire.
• Must be able to push, pull, or lift, up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate and work well with staff, students, and parents.

Occupational Condition:

Medium risk - Work is routinely performed in both indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to noise and being on your feet for extended periods of time. Requires standing in inclement weather including summer heat.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representatives 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.

The applicant for this position is required to:

• regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear.
• Sit approximately 75% of the time
• Walk and stand approximately 20% of the time
• Kneeling/Stooping approximately 5% of the time
• Lift on a regular basis 30-50lbs
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools and/or controls; and reach with hands and arms on a regular basis.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with medical needs of students
• Must maintain order among the students, supervises their behavior and enforces district conduct on the bus.
• Works with students who need therapy, i.e. OT, PT, Speech, etc.
• Recognizes when a student is not feeling well (both verbal and non-verbal students) and provides basic first aid, as needed
• Operates various types of lift mechanisms, depending on the equipment installed.
• Maneuvers heavy wheelchairs up ramps, over curbs, and around inside of bus without assistance
• Must use own initiative and judgment in performing job
• Participates in continuing education, workshops, in-services, etc., to maintain proficient technical skills and continued professional growth.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge Of:

• Standard practices, methods, and materials of assigned work.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment relevant to the area of assignment.

Commitment & Dependability:

• Willingness to be an integral member of a successful team.
• Dedication to providing the highest level of service.
• Adherence to policies and procedures.
• Resourceful and adaptable.

Position Expectations:

Time Management: Must be able to prioritize tasks assigned by supervisor.

Stress Management: Periodic stress due to deadlines and multiple schedules.

Public Contact: Interact primarily with students, the public, staff, and parents.

Evaluation Procedure:

The evaluation is done by the Transportation Supervisor in accordance with provisions specified in governing board policy.

Supervision Received:

The Bus Aide reports directly to the Transportation Supervisor.